Chambers Professional Advisers Crisis and Risk Management 2021

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How lawyers are ranked Contents: Every year we carry out thousands of in-depth inter- Business Intelligence & Investigations Pre-Transactional Advisory (Investigative Due Diligence) p.3 views with clients in order to assess the reputations Pre-Transactional Advisory (Technology-Led Due Diligence) p.6 and expertise of business lawyers worldwide. The Crisis Management p.7 qualities we look for (and which determine rank- Cybersecurity Risk p.8 ings) include technical legal ability, professional Environmental, Social & Governance Risk p.11 conduct, client service, commercial awareness/ Political Risk p.15 astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qual- PR & Communications Crisis Management p.17 ities most valued by the client. Leaders’ Profiles in p.18

An Introduction to Business Intelligence & Investigations: Pre-Transactional Advisory (Investigative Due Diligence) Contributed by G3

The global M&A landscape has evolved. How have investigation stand the accuracy of an order book puffed up ahead of a sale, for firms responded? example, or a potential change in government policy in a strate- A wall of liquidity has driven competition for a diminishing pool of gic sector that may impact an investee company’s ability to sell quality assets. Valuations have gone up, transaction timeframes to China. The ability of an intelligence firm to discreetly source come down, and the penalties for structuring the wrong deal such sensitive information helps to remove uncertainty around a grown more acute. As the risks have evolved, so has investigative business model. More importantly, an information advantage may diligence. This article looks at some of the ways in which sophisti- also give a buyer confidence to lean a little more aggressively into cated investigation firms have responded to the new challenges. a valuation, which ultimately may enable it to win the asset. One long-term trend is the demise of the traditional mainstay A further trend has been the shift by dealmakers into emerging of the industry: the open-source investigation. This legacy prod- markets to chase growth as well as maintain returns as competi- uct – scraping information from the public domain, mostly as a tion for assets closer to home intensifies. This shift is further driv- backward-looking, box-ticking exercise – has been on the wane ing demand for investigation firms who can provide intelligence for years and is now largely redundant as a meaningful exercise in markets where clients have no track record or established net- in investigative due diligence. While it is often a cheap option and work of their own. In addition, the increased competition for as- is favoured by some sections of the investigation industry as an sets is shrinking the timeline for providing intelligence on targets. easily delivered and scalable product, the findings are often little Dealmakers now looking to “pre-empt the pre-empt” are making more than a deal team’s analyst can provide through a few hours the historic five-to-six-week timeline to provide an investigation of online research. With the volume of misinformation in the pub- report look leisurely in the face of demands now to execute in 10 lic domain and the growth of artificial intelligence platforms that to 15 days. Investment committees and company boards, them- can automate much of the work – never mind the sheer scale of selves under pressure to ensure deals are in line with the height- material that is now out there – it’s clear that the usefulness of this ened ESG and other governance standards of their pension fund kind of research for exploring the nuances of a potential transac- limited partners or public market shareholders, cannot rely on tion is limited. high-level, light-touch reports in most markets. However, when As open-source research has become more commoditised and the markets are new, or the deal has been cobbled together in compliance-focused, dealmakers are turning to firms that can short order, they are vital. deploy a source network. These networks – formed of contacts The investigation industry has been resilient in most market on the ground with trusted access to the target – can cut through conditions, and the Covid-19 pandemic is no exception when it the online noise and offer dealmakers a vital competitive edge. comes to deal-related intelligence. With the opportunities for Scoping can range from identifying the real decision-maker in a travel limited, deal teams have struggled to physically meet tar- close-knit family that is selling their business, through to intelli- get management teams. Other intelligence that a deal team would gence around the rival bidder universe. The latter especially, once historically rely on has also been constrained: M&A advisers, law- the preserve of the clubroom and the ‘old boy’ network, is moving yers and consultants previously sitting in target companies’ offic- to the discreet investigator, whose deep international and sectoral es and working their own networks traditionally provided informal networks can provide multi-angled insights and understanding. information feeds that were critical in packaging a deal. Investi- Investigation firms have also been moving towards providing gators, with their network of local contacts, have been actively more commercially-relevant intelligence on a deal. The core in- filling these information gaps. With the confidence teams now vestigative offering to deal teams has traditionally been – and for have around making deals remotely, investigation firms can prove many firms remains – defensive: investigators are asked for insight a long-term solution for the executive who sees the value in using into the reputation and integrity of the target management team independent personal insights from trusted, reliable third parties. and business, with the main consumers of the resulting product As they continue to adapt to the demands of the investment in- typically being compliance departments. However, the demands dustry, investigation firms should remain a feature of deals for from private equity and corporate/M&A dealmakers are broaden- years to come. ing. A deal team modelling a target company may need to under-

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Business Intelligence & Investigations awarding of major tenders, and was able to bench- around the world.” mark its reputation and track record in compar- Notable practitioners Pre-Transactional Advisory ison with sector and regional peers. Nick Barnes is a London-based director of the (Investigative Due Diligence) Notable practitioners company and is a key contact. Leading Firms Oliver Gorton is an experienced corporate inves- Band 1 tigator and has led several complex pre-transac- The Risk Advisory Group Alaco * tional investigations. He is a key contact. What the team is known for The Risk Advisory G3 * Group is a well-established player in the business Hakluyt G3 intelligence market and is well regarded for its The Risk Advisory Group See profile on p.28 broad capabilities in investigations and security Wallbrook What the team is known for G3 is an elite busi- management. Its multidisciplinary global footprint Band 2 ness intelligence firm providing clients with dis- and breadth of geopolitical research experience Blackpeak creet, bespoke, commercial insight to help boards offer a unique depth and quality to its reporting to Control Risks * of directors, C-suites and deal, legal and compli- clients. Its in-house specialists produce thorough FTI Consulting * ance teams make better decisions. Operating out analyses of the reputational and regulatory risks Greyhawk Intelligence Group * of London, G3 is industry sector-agnostic and associated with potential business partners or Nardello & Co. * global in its capabilities, with extensive experi- investment counterparties. S-RM * ence in many jurisdictions and the capacity to Strengths “One thing that really stands out to us Band 3 build networks to meet a client’s demands. Most is their expertise in oil and extractive businesses Berkeley Research Group, LLC of the firm’s staff consist of a mix of full-career issues in Africa and in the CIS. They did an out- Charles River Associates intelligence, banking and legal backgrounds to standing job for us and put together a team with a * Diligencia Group ensure a wider strategic offering in its advice. level of insight that knew exactly what was going on Exiger Group Strengths “G3 is extremely resourceful in judicially and politically. We found them be second GPW obtaining information – we trust them entirely. It’s to none. Compared to other firms, they’re top of the K2 Integrity very helpful to have a report from them to back up list.” Kroll, a division of Duff & Phelps any statement where we’re saying this is a credible “I have worked with The Risk Advisory Group for * Mintz Group and robust counterparty in a transaction. We also more than a decade. They are my go-to third-party * Indicates firm with profile. appreciate that they don’t create an aura of panic. investigative agent when it comes to international Alphabetical order within each band. Band 1 is highest. There’s no terrible dread if they find something; reputational background diligence, particularly they’re very balanced in any situation and will keep with respect to individuals and entities in countries Band 1 you in the loop.” where my firm does not have language capabilities “The reason we use G3 is that they give us an addi- or boots on the ground.” Alaco tional flavour above and beyond the regular red flag Notable practitioners See profile on p.24 checks. G3’s reports typically include anonymised Hannah Gilkes is a director and head of business What the team is known for Based in London, quotes from their sources, but they also present it intelligence for Africa. She is a key contact. Alaco is a business intelligence firm with mar- in a way that’s not just a transcript. There’s thought ket-leading capabilities in investigative due dili- gone into what matters in the quotes and an anal- Wallbrook gence. Its compliance and transaction advisory ysis of potential red flags. I’d describe their work as What the team is known for Wallbrook is a practice enables clients to maximise opportuni- a perspective, rather than just a written report – it’s highly respected business intelligence firm with ties and minimise risk with respect to upcoming got a commercial angle to it all.” a global team across its headquarters in London transactions or existing investments. The firm Notable practitioners and offices in New York, Dubai, Switzerland and serves significant global financial services cli- Michael Bevan is G3’s chair and is a key contact. Hong Kong. Pre-transactional advisory is handled ents, as well as international corporations, law through its business intelligence and integrity firms, family offices and international develop- Hakluyt due diligence practice, often working closely with ment institutions. Alaco’s crypto-focused subsid- What the team is known for Headquartered in its acclaimed ESG and human rights practice. As iary, Alaco Analytics, helps clients identify risks London, Hakluyt is a strategic advisory firm with the only certified B Corp in the industry, Wall- specifically in the digital asset sector. offices in San Francisco, Dallas, New York, Frank- brook places ethics and strong governance at the Strengths “Alaco’s due diligence output across the furt, Mumbai, Singapore, Tokyo and Sydney. The forefront of its practice. It is one of the largest board is fantastic. It’s what they’ve done for years firm advises senior business executives, non-ex- independent and wholly employee-owned intelli- and you’d have to put them at the very high end ecutive directors, corporate general counsels and gence firms providing due diligence services. of the scale for that. If I was a bank or a corporate law firms on commercial issues and risk-based Strengths “Frequently, Wallbrook has learned looking to get some due diligence done I’d go to analysis of their business decision-making. Hak- more for us about the target at the quoting stage Alaco in a heartbeat.” luyt has an extensive stable of directors and board than other vendors may find in their final report. “They understand the reason as to why enquiries members with storied careers and senior posi- That allows us to better tailor the ultimate scope of are being asked of them. Alaco understand the tions in global finance, business and government. work that needs to be done early on, and it’s a real ‘so what’. Many companies in this space have a Strengths “For senior decision makers Hakluyt value-add of theirs.” tendency for a cut-and-paste approach in just are still the first call that’s made because they’re “Their client relationship management is second reporting what’s out there, whereas Alaco answer incredibly well connected, both in terms of the to none. You get a sense of reassurance that you’re the ‘so what’ and provide something meaningful to board they have and the practitioners there. If really getting taken care of, it’s a blue-chip top law you as a client.” you want to know the government’s perspective in firm quality kind of client relationship. In turn, we Work highlights Alaco was mandated by a pri- Qatar, for example, they can get you that informa- engage Wallbrook because of their commitment to vate equity fund to conduct pre-transactional tion to help support your investment decision.” ethics and conduct. I know that Wallbrook are proud due diligence into a South African-registered “Don’t ask how they got the information, that’s of the stance they take on that front.” construction and engineering company with oper- how they roll. They’ll send you something, and the Notable practitioners ations across EMEA. Alaco was able to evidence next time you open it up it won’t be there. They do James Hunt is a managing partner in Wallbrook’s any hidden beneficiaries within the company’s great work but it’s a little like watching a spy show. London office, where he oversees the firm’s ownership structure and the extent to which the I think Hakluyt is kind of amazing; their people have day-to-day operations and guides the long-term company was exerting undue influence over the two degrees of separation from cabinet members strategy of the business. He is a key contact.

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Band 2 communications. viding strategic advice to guide its clients’ negoti- Strengths “The key advantage that FTI have would ation strategies and investment decisions. Blackpeak be the wide reach of the organisation as a whole. Strengths “I typically engage Nardello on behalf What the team is known for Blackpeak is an The breadth of resources can be incredibly pow- of private equity and corporate clients to undertake international investigative research and risk advi- erful to leverage and is not usually found in their business intelligence work in relation to mergers sory firm originating out of East Asia. Its offices competitors, who are typically set up as leaner, spe- and acquisitions of companies. The work is always include Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Shanghai, cialised service shops.” multi-jurisdictional and requires coordination of Beijing, Guangzhou, London, Washington DC and “We’ve had a very positive cooperation with FTI so sensitive and complex information from different New York. The firm is well accustomed to con- far. We’re very impressed by their skills, capacity, countries and different industrial sectors. They are ducting in-depth research and analysis to help in-house variety of tools and their expertise to be responsive, insightful and commercially astute, with investors test their investment hypotheses and able to help us. It definitely helps that they’re in dif- good judgement, and are a pleasure to work with.” evaluate fraud and corruption risks in specific ferent areas of the world and are truly global. They “With Nardello & Co., as with top law firms, clients entities, as well as assessing the reputation and have no resources to envy at other firms, FTI has it should focus on the value not the cost. A client can management style of a target company’s leader- all in-house.” save a lot of money by commissioning poor-quality ship team. Work highlights work product from other firms or they can spend Strengths “Blackpeak spring to mind, particu- The global risk and investigations practice (GRIP) money wisely and hire one of the best boutique larly in the Far East. They do a lot of due diligence is supporting the internal fraud and investigations firms in the industry. The first time we hire Nardello work, and their Asia-focused practice makes them unit at a European public financial institution by & Co. on behalf of a client, we sometimes have to a gateway for clients in the US and elsewhere into conducting due diligence reviews of its global explain our choice. The next time we hire them, we Asia – that’s their angle.” investments. This process includes research to don’t.” “Blackpeak’s consistency in coverage of various identify and address potentially illicit practices, Work highlights A distribution company engaged jurisdictions over time indicates that they follow a including fraud, corruption, political connections Nardello & Co. to conduct investigations of its sup- good process with property quality checks.” and collusion. pliers of personal protective equipment, revealing Notable practitioners Notable practitioners fraudulent and criminal offences. Nardello & Co.’s Hong Kong-based Sean Chen is a managing Alexandra Knatchbull is a managing director in teams in Europe and Asia quickly helped the director of Blackpeak and a member of the firm’s the firm’s GRIP and is based in FTI’s London office. client to vet a number of other possible suppliers, executive committee. He is a key contact. She is a key contact. so that the client could fulfil its urgent need to obtain the necessary quantities of PPE. Control Risks Greyhawk Intelligence Group Notable practitioners See profile on p.25 See profile on p.29 Sabina Menschel is partner, president and chief What the team is known for Control Risks is a What the team is known for Greyhawk is an operating officer of Nardello & Co. and is based in well-established specialist risk consultancy with independent corporate intelligence boutique pro- Washington, DC. She is a key contact. a respected reputation and a significant global viding investigative due diligence to its clients, footprint. Through its compliance, forensics and among a wide range of related intelligence ser- S-RM intelligence department, the firm is equipped vices. The firm’s primary transaction-supporting See profile on p.32 to support clients in major transactions through services are integrity due diligence and market What the team is known for S-RM is a Lon- detailed intelligence about management team entry analysis. Greyhawk operates globally, with don-headquartered global risk and intelligence dynamics, to extensive research into an operating a particular focus on EMEA, the CIS and offshore consultancy. The firm’s deal advisory team entity in a high-risk country, to policy-focused jurisdictions. The firm has notable experience in delivers complex pre-transactional due diligence analysis about a consequential piece of regu- capital markets, advising regularly on bond issues to several of the world’s largest private equity lation. Control Risks also has a separate com- and IPOs on major European or US exchanges. houses, corporate/M&A teams, international pliance-focused due diligence practice called The firm is based in London. financial institutions, banks and governments. Vantage. Strengths “Greyhawk is highly professional and The team operates globally but has particular Strengths “Control Risks assisted us by putting very responsive. The team are ready to start work expertise gathering intelligence in Asian and multiple people on the ground in a hostile environ- at a moment’s notice and deliver to extremely tight sub-Saharan African markets. The firm’s investi- ment. They have this physical security background timelines. They’re effective in delivering high- gators are supported by its cybersecurity experts, as a firm, which can be very helpful. Our difficult quality information for both commercial strategy who can identify cyber risks inherent to acquisi- data collection matter in this instance was helped reasons but also for the purpose of KYC and AML tion targets. S-RM’s international offices include by that capability. I’d say Control Risks were one of checks. They’ve been able to help us in every Euro- Cape Town, Hong Kong, Rio de Janeiro, New York the few firms who’d be able to provide that.” pean jurisdiction that we have needed them for.” and Washington, DC. “There aren’t that many firms in this industry that “We’re very happy with Greyhawk’s provision of Strengths “Typically we use S-RM for background have a truly global footprint; Control Risks has a tailored advice and intelligence to assess political, due diligence on entities and reputational checks proper global business.” security and regulatory risks in connection with for potential investment targets. We’ve found that Notable practitioners new market entries in Africa.” the work they’ve done for us has been at a good Henry Smith is head of Control Risks’ business Notable practitioners level of depth to give us confidence that they’ve got intelligence and due diligence practice in EMEA. Steven Haynes is a co-founder of Greyhawk, a strong sources which really get under the skin of He is a key contact. highly experienced business intelligence practi- the issues that we need them to.” tioner and a key contact. Notable practitioners FTI Consulting Natalie Thomas Stafford is head of deal advisory See profile on p.41 Nardello & Co. at S-RM and is a key contact. What the team is known for FTI Consulting is a See profile on p.45 publicly traded company holding offices in all What the team is known for Headquartered in major financial capitals and offering globally New York, Nardello & Co. is a global investigations Band 3 diverse, multidisciplinary teams with in-country firm staffed with highly experienced former US experiences and expertise. Its global risk and federal prosecutors, international lawyers, former Berkeley Research Group, LLC investigations practice can provide clients with law enforcement personnel, intelligence opera- What the team is known for Berkeley Research investigative due diligence services that draws tives, forensic accountants and former journalists. Group’s global investigations and strategic intelli- on an extensive network of credible sources, The firm places paramount importance on the gence practice supplies companies, their counsel ensuring intelligence is viewed in its appropriate quality of its staff, its commitment to the highest and other advisers with critical information to local context. Given FTI’s competencies in other professional and ethical standards, and its exclu- make informed business and compliance deci- business areas, the firm can offer clients several sive focus on complex investigations. Nardello sions. The firm is deeply experienced in providing related post-transactional services, such as eco- develops bespoke strategies that address the investigative due diligence, corporate investi- nomic analyses, forensic accounting and strategic needs of the business unit and the deal team, pro- gations, compliance consulting, quality of earn-

4 www.chambers.com Business Intelligence & Investigations Global-wide ings analyses and merger integration support. can find for you. They’re document retrieval experts gative due diligence capabilities. K2 supports its BRG’s historic strength as expert witnesses pro- and are real specialists at it.” clients in cross-border transactions by providing vides clients with significant in-house technical “Their thing is document retrieval, but that has to the necessary research, intelligence, analysis knowledge to be utilised for the purpose of its be understood in the context of parts of the world and investigative expertise to support the client pre-transactional advisory practice. where it’s not easy to get these records. Diligencia through the entire process. Strengths “BRG is the firm we trust most for work best in jurisdictions where there’s a lack of Following the late 2019 merger of K2 Intelligence investigations, especially in cases where we need clarity and the firm will provide that clarity through and Financial Integrity Network, the firm changed detailed company background reports with respect their language, cultural skill and understanding of its name to K2 Integrity. to cross-border investment or for compliance due the local business environment.” Strengths “K2 is very responsive and competent diligence.” Work highlights A client was undertaking inves- across international due diligence matters.” Notable practitioners tigative research relating to a dispute with a Notable practitioners Arnold Castillo is a managing director of the firm company registered in Algeria and was looking to Anna Gumowska is a managing director at K2 and is based in Miami, Florida. He is a key contact. establish a formal connection between the com- Integrity in its investigations and risk advisory pany and a former shareholder. Despite the par- practice. She is based in London and is a key con- Charles River Associates ticular difficulties of uncovering share ownership tact. What the team is known for Charles River Asso- details in Algerian records, Diligencia was able to ciates is a Boston-headquartered consulting firm demonstrate a clear and formal link between the Kroll, a division of Duff & Phelps that provides economic, financial and strategic entities under investigation. What the team is known for Kroll is a well-estab- advice to accounting firms, corporations, law Notable practitioners lished New York-headquartered business intel- firms and governments around the world. The firm Nouri Bakkali is the managing director and ligence and investigations firm with a globally offers its investigative due diligence services out founder of Diligencia. He is a key contact. recognised brand and almost universal market of its forensic services practice and risk, investi- recognition. For more than 45 years, investors, gations and analytics practice. Exiger Group financiers and lawyers have taken advantage of Strengths “They’re building a very strong team all What the team is known for Founded in 2013, Kroll’s investigative due diligence capabilities to of a sudden and are in the process of really estab- Exiger assists clients across its 11 global offices assist in their decision-making. The firm’s global lishing themselves. The firm is doing a lot of IPO due with over 650 employees. The firm provides cli- experts include former prosecutors and members diligence.” ents with a full suite of due diligence services, of law enforcement, forensic accountants, cyber- “CRA do a little bit of everything, with particular from automated risk management solutions to its security professionals, data analysts, former busi- expertise in providing due diligence to hedge Exiger Managed Services team, which provides ness journalists and intelligence specialists. funds.” outsourced Exiger analysts acting as an extension Strengths “Kroll does more complex investigations Work highlights Prior to selling its APAC oper- of a client’s compliance team. The firm’s clients than most firms, and due diligence is a major part ations to a Chinese-led consortium of buyers, a include public sector organisations and compli- of their business today, more so than it was in the US-based global food company sought assistance ance, risk, operations, investment and fundraising past.” evaluating prospective buyers and selecting the teams. “Kroll’s size and extent of operations means we best fit. Members of the CRA team leveraged Strengths “I know some of their employees have keep them on retainer for these difficult questions. in-country expertise to provide a comprehensive come directly out of the investment banking world, We value them as a key provider of investigative due assessment of each bidder, examining their food so they report on that part of the market quite well.” diligence, particularly in Asia-Pacific.” industry experience as well as their political affil- Notable practitioners Notable practitioners iations and how these relationships could affect John Melican is Exiger’s Americas regional leader Tom Everett Heath is the global head of business the company’s in-country operations. and the firm’s global head of financial crime com- intelligence and investigations at Kroll. He is a key Notable practitioners pliance. He is a key contact. contact. Peter Nolan is a vice president and the co-leader of the risk, investigations and analytics practice. GPW Mintz Group He is a key contact. What the team is known for GPW is a well-re- See profile on p.44 spected and longstanding business intelligence What the team is known for Mintz is a due dil- Diligencia Group and investigations firm operating out of its three igence and investigations firm whose primary See profile on p.26 offices in London, Dubai and Singapore. The firm business is driven by providing insight on pre-hire What the team is known for Diligencia provides provides clients with investigative due diligence, background checks, third-party due diligence, clients with reliable, verifiable legal entity data alongside its extensive litigation support, asset corporate due diligence and corporate social as a foundation for their due diligence casework tracing and recovery, and political risk practices. responsibility investigations. The firm originated in the Middle East and Africa. Moreover, the firm Its clients consist of sovereign entities, corpora- out of New York, founded by its namesake Jim offers tailored corporate intelligence to clients tions, financial institutions, pension funds, private Mintz, and has expanded to 16 offices over eight which require more investigative, in-depth ser- equity and hedge funds, legal firms and high net time zones. vices. Its flagship online platform ClarifiedBy.com worth individuals. Strengths “It’s a firm founded by journalists. provides clients access to credible information on Notable practitioners They’ll get you the information you want effectively organisations and individuals, enabling identifi- Bruno Vickers heads the firm’s Asia and Middle in the way a top journalist would do it.” cation of ultimate beneficial owners, legal iden- East practice and is based in Singapore. He is a “You’re always under the impression that Mintz’s tifiers, links to ruling families in the region, and key contact. client base is great – better than ours, to be frank. compliance screening. The firm is headquartered The firm really focuses on due diligence now, more in Oxford, with additional offices in Tangier and K2 Integrity than almost anything else.” Dubai. What the team is known for K2 Integrity is a risk, Notable practitioners Strengths “Diligencia have always been our go-to compliance, investigations and monitoring firm. Randy Phillips is a partner and heads Mintz shop for any corporate document across the Middle The firm has significant technology capabilities Group’s activities across Asia. He is a key contact. East. They do offer bespoke research, although to support its forensic accounting, cybersecurity, their strength is in the documents and records they corporate intelligence, asset tracing and investi-

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Business Intelligence & Investigations fessional services firms through its proprietary Shufti Pro Pre-Transactional Advisory software offering, Videris. By focusing on speed, What the team is known for Established in 2017, accuracy, security and transparency, Videris Shufti Pro is an identify verification specialist. (Technology-Led Due Diligence) allows clients to utilise wide-ranging open-source From its offices in Sweden, Cyprus, the UK and Leading Firms data through one tool, which is automatically Dubai, the company provides comprehensive KYC, Arachnys analysed, visualised and comprehensively logged real-time facial recognition, document or address Argos to provide full auditability and standardised verification, and AML screening. Shufti Pro’s veri- Blackdot Solutions reporting. fication is clear and immediate, with results of its Dow Jones & Co Strengths “Blackdot’s Videris product is able to due diligence process returned in less than 60 Refinitiv pull together data from multiple different sources seconds. Shufti Pro and package it for you, and then turn it into useful Notable practitioners Steele Compliance Solutions charts. They’re very good and we really rate what Shahid Hanif is the company’s founder and chief Thomson Reuters they do.” technology officer. He is a key contact. Alphabetical order within each band. Band 1 is highest. Notable practitioners Mark Stevens leads Blackdot’s client engagement Steele Compliance Solutions Leading Firms team and is a key contact. What the team is known for Steele’s ethics and compliance platform encompasses human Arachnys Dow Jones & Co researchers and automated risk management What the team is known for Headquartered in What the team is known for Dow Jones & Co is tools and due diligence services to assist its London, with an additional New York City office, one of the world’s pre-eminent business and clients in business critical decisions. The com- Arachnys provides its clients with market-leading financial news companies, and publishes some of pany aims to simplify compliance management KYC and AML data, through machine learn- the world’s most-watched stock indexes. Its risk through its in-house solutions and configurable ing-powered automated screening and a par- and compliance division combines a large, multi- fixed-price, fixed-scope global offering. ticular investigative focus on beneficial ownership lingual team of researchers with industry-leading Diligent, a governance software provider, structures. Its search capabilities cover over 98 automation and AI tools. Whether it’s anti-money announced an agreement to acquire Steele Com- languages in multiple languages across 220 juris- laundering, counter-terrorism financing, sanc- pliance Solutions in February 2021. dictions. Automated adverse media screening, tions, anti-bribery and corruption, or international Strengths “Steele Compliance has pretty good transaction monitoring and fraud detection are trade compliance, Dow Jones can provide exten- market share for this.” additional features of Arachnys’s suite of API. sive technology-led due diligence, third-party risk Arachnys was acquired, in March 2021, by the management and sanctions compliance for its Thomson Reuters US-based AML RightSource, a provider of AML, clients. What the team is known for Thomson Reuters KYC and BSA compliance solutions. Strengths “Dow Jones is a serious contender for is a Canada-based global media conglomerate Strengths “The technology is now here to allow this market.” that offers a comprehensive range of regula- some firms to really differentiate themselves. tory intelligence, compliance management and Ten years ago to be quick you had to outsource Refinitiv risk assessment products to banking, financial to people who were quick at this; now you have What the team is known for Dual-headquartered services and insurance clients. To assist its cus- Arachnys who are purely tech-driven and AI-led.” across London and New York City, Refinitiv is a tomers in mitigating risk and in conducting inves- “Arachnys should be recognised for their work in global provider of financial market data and infra- tigations, the company offers such services as this space.” structure. The company has an extensive suite of PeopleMap, which provides automated public Notable practitioners more than 130 data, analytics, trading and risk records searches, and Clear ID, which can detect David Buxton, CEO and founder, is an experienced assessment tools. Its risk intelligence database fraudulent identities quickly by running flag investigator and a key contact. platform World-Check compiles information from checks against 31 major jurisdictions’ records. international financial watch lists, government Strengths “They’re the big one. Thomson Reuters Argos records and media searches, providing clients has the advantage of the quality of their resources; What the team is known for Based in Seoul in with a comprehensive solution for assessing, the company’s bread and butter is dealing with South Korea, Argos assists financial institutions managing and remediating risk. information and so they have access to some great and corporate entities in meeting their legal, reg- In January 2021, Thomson Reuters and private resources.” ulatory and operational requirements. The com- equity funds affiliated with Blackstone completed pany’s software provides compliance with current their sale of Refinitiv to London Stock Exchange FATF, GDPR and OFAC guidelines. Its AI-based Group. ID verification platform allows users to uncover Strengths “Refinitiv are important players in this forgery detection through facial recognition and market.” document verification technology. “They’re now the go-to for data-led due diligence Notable practitioners checks.” Wonkyu Lee is the founder and CEO of Argos, and Notable practitioners is a key contact. Andrea Remyn Stone is chief customer proposi- tion officer at Refnitiv and chief product officer Blackdot Solutions at London Stock Exchange Group. She is a key What the team is known for From its office in contact. Cambridge, England, Blackdot Solutions assists banks, governments, major corporates and pro-

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Crisis Management firm also offers clients a market-leading white Notable practitioners Leading Firms collar crime practice staffed with a number of Adam Siegel (New York) and Geoff Nicholas very senior former U.S. government officials. (London), co-heads of the firm’s global investiga- Clifford Chance LLP Other areas of complex cross-jurisdictional work tions practice, are key contacts. Covington & Burling LLP include climate change litigation, cybercrime and DLA Piper LLP pharmaceutical crises. Herbert Smith Freehills Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer Notable practitioners What the team is known for Herbert Smith Free- Herbert Smith Freehills Eric Holder (US) and Maree Gallagher (Dublin) are hills is relied upon by multinational businesses for Sidley Austin LLP key contacts. its lawyers’ deep sector expertise and crisis expe- Alphabetical order within each band. Band 1 is highest. rience across numerous jurisdictions worldwide. DLA Piper LLP The firm leverages robust global capabilities Band I What the team is known for DLA Piper is reg- in corporate investigations and anti-corruption, ularly selected by global organisations as the employment, and projects and energy in order Clifford Chance LLP named response team for multi-jurisdictional to assist clients in navigating highly sensitive What the team is known for Clifford Chance’s crisis situations, and by global insurance policies reputational or operational crises across Europe, global crisis management offering brings and corporate protocols as the go-to adviser for APAC, the UK, the USA and beyond. The firm also together the firm’s traditional cross-jurisdictional incidents occurring in international jurisdictions. boasts a pioneering international practice in the strengths in corporate investigations and dispute Alongside its significant UK and US practices, the volatile area of business and human rights law. resolution, financial services, and projects and firm enjoys a strong reputation across Europe, Notable practitioners energy. More recent areas of corporate risk such Latin America and the APAC regions. Sectors Damien Byrne Hill and Greg Mulley, co-heads of as business and human rights and climate change include aviation, manufacturing and construction, crisis management, are key contacts. also form significant practices. The firm boasts a technology and consumer goods. particularly strong presence in Europe, Asia and Notable practitioners Sidley Austin LLP the Middle East alongside respected capabilities Neil Bowker, UK head of the firm’s litigation and What the team is known for Across multiple in the Americas and Africa. regulatory group, is a key contact. global jurisdictions, Sidley Austin’s crisis man- Notable practitioners agement and strategic response practice has David DiBari (Washington, DC) and Luke Tolaini Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer assisted clients with diverse challenges including (London) are key contacts. What the team is known for Freshfields boasts business-critical threats. Alongside matters led consistently strong crisis and issue management from the UK or USA, the firm also has well-re- Covington & Burling LLP practices in the UK, Europe and the USA. The puted teams of experts in APAC, across Europe What the team is known for US heavyweight Cov- firm has provided trusted counsel to businesses and in the Middle East. Advice is often closely ington & Burling offers a broad international crisis undergoing restructuring and insolvency, and has coordinated between jurisdictions, where the response practice spanning the USA, Europe, Asia assisted international corporations navigating client operates internationally or investigations and Latin America. Recent work involving con- major regulatory investigations, product liability are being conducted cross-border. siderable international activity includes product claims and public scandals. Its lawyers are also Notable practitioners recalls in the automotive, food and consumer experienced in supporting clients through sen- Sara George and Ellyce Cooper are key contacts. products industries, including significant regula- sitive whistle-blower complaints, catastrophic tory follow-up across multiple jurisdictions. The operational disasters and serious data breaches.

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Cybersecurity Risk

Cybersecurity Risk agencies in meeting national security objectives. very happy with their work. CRA are extremely Leading Firms “In New York City, if you don’t know Rocco, you don’t responsive, good with clients and very professional, know anyone in cyber,” says one source. A satisfied and the way they approach a situation can mean Alvarez & Marsal * client adds: “He’s tenacious, he gets the job done, the difference between success and disaster. When Berkeley Research Group, LLC his expertise is top, and he has incredible reach you’re in the middle of a crisis, being able to work Charles River Associates into the intelligence agencies, which matters. Very effectively with an extremely stressed client and a Control Risks * few people have those contacts on speed dial.” “He law firm is critical. It takes certain skill sets and per- CrowdStrike has the ability to instil confidence into executives in sonalities to get that right – CRA has that in spades.” FireEye the direction we’re taking and in the advice that he “CRA are in the top bracket of companies for this. FTI Consulting * gives,” reveals an interviewee; “his knowledge of They’ve got a methodology and protocol that makes PGI business is supreme, not just cyber risk.” sense. There’s consistency in the work product and Stroz Friedberg, an Aon Company in the way they approach clients.” Leading Individuals Berkeley Research Group, LLC Work highlights CRA assisted a client that Brown Thomas Berkeley Research Group, LLC What the team is known for Headquartered in had experienced a large-scale business email * Ferrante Anthony J. FTI Consulting California, Berkeley Research Group offers con- compromise event which impacted its global * Grillo Lorenzo Alvarez & Marsal sulting services to international financial institu- operations in 27 countries. CRA organised and * Grillo Rocco Alvarez & Marsal tions, private equity firms, hedge funds, elite law executed the collection and preservation of the Hardin Bill Charles River Associates firms, major corporations and regulatory author- related, high-value data located across the globe. * Indicates firm / individual with profile. ities. BRG’s global investigations and strategic Notable practitioners Alphabetical order within each band. Band 1 is highest. intelligence practice provides expert-led cyber- Bill Hardin is a Certified Public Accountant, Certi- security risk advisory services in preparation for, fied Fraud Examiner and a certified Project Man- Band I during or after major cyber breaches. agement Professional who acts as vice president Strengths “They’re professional, experienced, of CRA’s forensic services team out of Chicago. Alvarez & Marsal dedicated and very good team players. BRG will Hardin’s skill set is multifaceted, with extensive See profile on p.39 get hold of the best resources available within the experience gaining and training learnt in areas of What the team is known for Alvarez & Marsal is firm to assemble a suitable group to assist you. Our finance, operations and software development. a global professional services firm historically experience has been really good, and they’ve solved He is accustomed to serving clients in all manner centred on turnaround management, corpo- our problems. Our first option for this sort of work of issues, including ransomware, data extortion, rate restructuring and operational performance is BRG.” business email compromise, malware outbreaks improvement. In recent years cybersecurity has “We have a significant legal practice assisting cli- and insider threats. become a core strength of its offering, and now ents with data breaches, so we need help on the A&M offers its expertise in cyber risk advisory technical side to get under the hood and figure out Control Risks services, cyber resilience and readiness prepara- exactly what’s happened. They hand us the tech- See profile on p.25 tion, and incident response investigations. nical puzzle pieces so we can put together the legal What the team is known for Control Risks is a Strengths “I tend to lean towards Alvarez & Marsal picture. They’re perfect for the right-sized mandate, specialist risk consultancy headquartered in for the most important and most complex cyberse- when you don’t want 30 people and 100 pages of London, with additional offices in every time zone curity matters. The team brings a wealth of knowl- documents to sign off.” and an extensive global footprint. Leaning on its edge, energy and experience to every engagement. Notable practitioners half-century heritage of risk management experi- They earn our trust through their dedication and a The “excellent” Thomas Brown is a managing ence, Control Risks’ global cybersecurity practice demonstrable sense of ownership to help identify director and global leader of BRG’s cybersecu- delivers security, compliance and resilience sup- and remediate our risks.” rity and investigations practice, and an “extremely port to its clients. Its key services include active “In cybersecurity there are a lot of very skilled com- intelligent expert in the field who approaches chal- online threat monitoring and cyber due diligence panies from a technical point of view but it’s very lenges creatively with his client’s best interests in risk assessments, as well as crisis management difficult to find one which has that but also has a mind,” according to sources. With the vast expe- and incident response. more risk-based, strategic approach. That’s why we rience accumulated during his time as a federal Strengths “We couldn’t rate them highly enough. reached out to Alvarez & Marsal; they delivered on prosecutor in the US Attorney’s Office for the Control Risks were calm, reassuring and author- that.” Southern District of New York, Brown is now a itative, which really helped in the early phases of Notable practitioners veteran in managing cyber risk, investigating the incident investigation. They were professional Lorenzo Grillo (see p.18) is a deeply experienced cyber incidents and assisting in compliance with and courteous but also knew when to disagree and practitioner of information technology and secu- standards and regulations. “I think Tom has great guide us in a different direction when warranted. We rity, operating out of A&M’s London office. He has technical chops and an incredibly strong legal felt their experience really helped steer us through a proven track record of helping top management background,” says an interviewee; “that skill set it all.” teams to evaluate, design and execute cyberse- is incredibly helpful. He shows up and gets the job Work highlights Control Risks was engaged by a curity risk management programmes. “Lorenzo’s done.” “Tom provides top-notch work,” adds a sat- global manufacturing company to help manage executive standing is great,” says a client; “he’s isfied client. a major ransomware incident that involved the very comfortable in talking straight to CEOs. One potential loss of business-critical design data of his great skills is being able to translate the Charles River Associates and the total disruption of operations globally. complexities of cybersecurity to non-technical What the team is known for Charles River Asso- The firm advised the client through a negotiation people.” “He knows everything about cyber,” adds ciates is a global consulting firm that provides that successfully obtained the decryption key to an interviewee; “Lorenzo has 360-degree vision its expertise to major law firms, corporations, recover the business-critical data. of the cyber market and knows all of the solutions accountancy firms and governments internation- Notable practitioners and standards to work by.” “He’s very professional,” ally. It launched its forensic services practice in James Owen is head of Control Risks’ cybersecu- notes another source, “but he’s also got charm late 2015, focusing on forensic accounting, cyber- rity practice in EMEA and is a key contact. and personality. He’s got a certain gravitas.” Rocco crime and digital investigations. CRA is able to Grillo (see p.18) is a hugely respected figure deploy cross-trained teams of professionals who CrowdStrike among his enormous commercial sector clients can immediately respond to complex cybercrime What the team is known for CrowdStrike is a and multiple government agencies, including and data breaches, assess exposure levels and leading cybersecurity firm, offering cloud-based the FBI and secret service. He provides tech- take corrective action to return business activities endpoint detection and response, a compre- nical advisory services and strategic guidance to to normal. hensive antivirus package, and a live 24/7 virus C-suite and board members, as well as assisting Strengths “They’ve been top-notch, we’ve been hunting service. From its headquarters in Cali-

8 www.chambers.com Cybersecurity Risk Global-wide fornia, CrowdStrike serves Fortune 100 compa- FTI Consulting nology-agnostic, providing clients with impartial nies, major banks, healthcare providers and some See profile on p.41 advice on products and facilitating the appro- of the largest energy companies, among others. What the team is known for FTI Consulting is a priate services to meet the client’s needs. Its flagship product, the CrowdStrike Falcon plat- multinational professional services company Strengths “The work PGI produces is of a consist- form, is a lightweight API that can provide auto- with over 116 offices in 28 countries. Its cyberse- ently high quality, and the initiative they take in mated threat detection and response. curity offering provides independent cyber and coordinating and delivering work has certainly set Strengths “CrowdStrike are brilliant, we regularly risk management advisory services, centred on them apart from other providers. Since engaging use them. They are focused a bit more than most on cyber readiness, incident response and complex them we’ve been reluctant to look elsewhere.” breach response, and I’d say they’re a level above investigations. FTI’s multidisciplinary expertise “Some of the work that PGI does with us actually most in the market.” and cross-industry experience allows the firm to overlaps with legal work, such as some aspects of “An excellent competitor.” engage with some of the most challenging global GDPR compliance. I find I prefer to work with PGI “You feel like CrowdStrike could handle a national cybersecurity problems. FTI’s core business com- more than our law firm, as they work much more security issue in a way that others couldn’t.” petency in crisis communications can be a com- collaboratively with us to help develop policies that Notable practitioners plementary adjunct to its cybersecurity services. fit our business.” Adam Meyers is a senior vice president of intelli- Strengths “I have used a number of cybersecu- Notable practitioners gence at CrowdStrike, and leads the threat intel- rity firms and I consider FTI one of the very best. Meredith Patton, a former Australian intelligence ligence line of the business. He is a key contact. They have scale, speed and top-notch leaders in the and cybersecurity officer, is PGI’s director of field.” cyber operations and is a key contact. FireEye “FTI Consulting was distinguished among other What the team is known for FireEye is a publicly firms we worked with primarily by its ability to lev- Stroz Friedberg, an Aon Company traded cybersecurity company headquartered erage global knowledge and resources in a timely What the team is known for Aon Risk Solutions, in California. FireEye sells technology products, and efficient manner.” the global risk management business of Aon plc, including endpoint security appliances and threat Notable practitioners acquired the hugely respected Stroz Friedberg, intelligence packages, as well as providing Soft- Anthony Ferrante (see p.18) is a senior managing a global risk management firm. Combining Aon’s ware-as-a-Service. A number of acquisitions by director and the global head of cybersecurity at standards-based cyber assessment capabilities FireEye, including of Mandiant in 2014, boosted FTI Consulting. “I know Anthony, he came out of the with Stroz Friedberg’s cybersecurity governance the firm’s cybersecurity reputation considerably. FBI and is proper cyber,” reveals a market insider. and advisory services positions the company as a The firm has also gained significant market atten- “He’s got a great ability to assemble a team, manage leading player in global cyber risk services. tion after a series of investigations uncovering complex technical investigations, meet intense and Strengths “These guys are subject matter experts. high-profile hacking groups; in December 2020 changing client demands, and do it all with a great They exclusively do cyber work and on a much FireEye reported the SolarWinds supply chain attitude,” says a satisfied client. Prior to joining larger scale than most.” attack on the US National Security Agency. FTI, Ferrante served as director for cyber incident “We found them to be incredibly knowledgeable Strengths “There are very few organisations that response at the US National Security Council and and experienced. They were extremely helpful, not have the technology stack, the threat intelligence, as chief of staff of the FBI’s Cyber Division. only in educating us about the technical aspects the 24/7 availability and the managed defence that of what had occurred within our systems but also FireEye offer. They’re a different breed because of PGI in putting together an extremely comprehensive their deep engagement within the public sector.” What the team is known for Protection Group report we were able to put forward to regulators. “We’d work with FireEye, they’re exceptionally International (PGI) operates out of Bristol and We think highly of them.” good. They have the stronger brand and reputation London in the UK. It is a specialist digital risk “Stroz has a strong instant cyber response offering.” than most. I’d put FireEye at the top, honestly.” consultancy that primarily seeks to build client Notable practitioners Notable practitioners capability through service delivery and training. Adam Bixby is a managing director and practice Jurgen Kutscher is the executive vice president PGI assists government bodies and corporate cli- leader of the security testing practice within Aon’s of Mandiant’s services delivery, overseeing the ents with security testing, incident response and cyber solutions group, based in New York City. He company’s delivery of all consulting and managed information assurance services certified to UK is a key contact. services for FireEye. He is a key contact. government and industry standards. PGI is tech-

9 Global-wide Economic Risk www.chambers.com

Economic Risk

Economic Risk assess associated financial risks and how these tered in Washington, DC. Leading Firms might impact the ability of the University to repay Work highlights FTI was appointed as a testifying the loan. expert by the liquidator of a Cayman hedge fund Alvarez & Marsal * Notable practitioners in a dispute involving a derivatives market-neu- Control Risks * Chris Williams is the managing director of A&M’s tral hedge fund strategy. FTI was able to assist FTI Consulting * economic risk team, and is a specialist in eco- its client in reaching an acceptable settlement in IHS Markit nomic consulting. He is a key contact. mediation. S&P Global Notable practitioners * Indicates firm with profile. Control Risks Franck Risler leads FTI Consulting’s securities, Alphabetical order within each band. Band 1 is highest. See profile on p.25 commodities, and derivatives practice. He is a key What the team is known for Control Risks is a contact for clients. Band I specialist global risk consultancy, with a full range of investigative, security and crisis manage- IHS Markit Alvarez & Marsal ment services. The firm’s historic strength in polit- What the team is known for IHS Markit is an See profile on p.39 ical risk analysis is leveraged in its partnership American-British information provider headquar- What the team is known for Alvarez & Marsal is with global forecasting and quantitative analysis tered in London. Through a number of acquisi- a global professional services firm that provides provider Oxford Economics to provide economic tions and significant internal growth the firm has advisory, business performance improvement risk solutions to clients. The partnership offers developed an impressive number of economic and and turnaround management services. Its dis- combined geopolitical, operational and security country risk services, ranging from forecasting putes and investigations practice comprises liti- expertise with rigorous economic forecasts and models to sovereign risk ratings, industry com- gation-experienced accountants, technologists modelling. Its flagship product, + Economics, parisons, commodity prices, scenarios and mod- and economists. Clients ranging from law firms scans economic and political risks for clients. elling, and supply chain analysis. to corporations and government entities can take Notable practitioners Notable practitioners advantage of the firm’s econometric modelling, Charles Hecker is a global research director at Nariman Behravesh is a senior economic adviser cost-benefit analyses, transformation and opera- Control Risks and is a key contact for its economic at IHS Markit and a key contact. tional improvement with benchmarking. risk offering. Strengths “We were very impressed with their S&P Global responsiveness, versatility and ability to work as FTI Consulting What the team is known for S&P Global is a New a team. When it comes to economic risk you need See profile on p.41 York-headquartered firm offering financial infor- somebody to explain to you, as the client, very com- What the team is known for FTI Consulting is a mation and analytics. S&P Global organises its plicated topics. A&M filled that brief perfectly, they business advisory company and one of the largest business into four distinct entities, Global Ratings, were practical, thoughtful, understanding and very financial consulting firms in the world. Its eco- Global Market Intelligence, Dow Jones Indices and willing to work hard for us. We found their knowl- nomic consulting practice has vast experience in Global Platts. Across these businesses the firm edge of payments to be particularly helpful.” handling economics, finance, accounting, quan- offers a plethora of financial information services, Work highlights On behalf of the Strategic Invest- titative analyses and advanced modelling. The from investment research to news, analytics, data, ment Board and Department for the Economy firm has a proven track record in providing expert index benchmarks and price assessments, among of Northern Ireland, A&M was commissioned to testimony in legal and regulatory proceedings, as others. undertake a financial sustainability review of well as advising on economic elements of anti- Notable practitioners Ulster University, the potential beneficiary of a trust issues, mergers and acquisitions, compe- Martina Cheung is president of S&P global market government loan. This involved reviewing the tition policy, securities litigation, valuations and intelligence and is a key contact for clients. underlying financial model of the university to international arbitration. The firm is headquar-

10 Environmental, Social & Governance Risk Global-wide

Environmental, Social & Governance Risk

Environmental, Social & Governance Risk Environmental, Social & Governance Risk Environmental, Social & Governance (Agencies) (Law Firms) Mainly Claimant Leading Firms Leading Firms Leading Firms AlixPartners * Band 1 Bindmans LLP Anthesis Group Herbert Smith Freehills Hausfeld LLP Charles River Associates Linklaters Leigh Day * Control Risks * Band 2 Prakken d’Oliveira Human Rights Lawyers Environmental Resources Management Allen & Overy LLP chain that is front and centre in world headlines? Impactt Clifford Chance LLP You have to be terribly careful with the sources you McKinsey & Company Covington & Burling LLP cultivate and use to get intelligence on that. Control The Risk Advisory Group Band 3 Risks are fantastic at that, and for getting admis- RPS Group Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP sible evidence in favour of your ESG case.” Wallbrook Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP “They definitely have plenty of sources in different * Indicates firm with profile. Latham & Watkins LLP countries to get information, and they’re hot on the Alphabetical order within each band. Band 1 is highest. Band 4 migrant worker space at the moment.” Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer Work highlights Control Risks provided a com- Kirkland & Ellis * Band I Environmental, Social & munity security assessment for an energy project Sidley Austin LLP Governance Risk (Agencies) in Senegal, in response to requirements for the Travers Smith LLP developer to ensure its operations were struc- AlixPartners a formalized sustainability strategy. This involves tured in line with best practice in community See profile on p.38 a stakeholder-based materiality assessment; engagement and social risk mitigation. What the team is known for AlixPartners takes strategy development including target setting for Notable practitioners a ‘one firm’ approach to its ESG offering, lever- most material areas and developing data collec- Maria Knapp is a partner at Control Risks and aging the expertise of its 3000-plus staff across tion processes across the strategy KPIs identified. heads the ESG EMEA team. She is a key contact. its global offices. The firm provides specialist Notable practitioners expertise in strategic alignment and programme Tim Clare is Anthesis’ director for ESG & financial Environmental Resources Manage- development, risk assessment and monitoring, services. He is a key contact. ment data analytics and performance metrics, financial What the team is known for Environmental and investment modelling, litigation consulting Charles River Associates Resources Management is a leading global pro- for disclosure issues, and compliance, controls What the team is known for Charles River Associ- vider of environmental, health, safety, risk and and governance advisory. ates is a leading global consulting firm that offers social consulting services. Established in 1971, Work highlights AlixPartners is currently pro- economic, financial and strategic expertise to ERM is one of the most well-established player viding expert compliance and sustainability major law firms, accounting firms, governments in the ESG market, as a seasoned veteran and advice to a global maritime corporation. and corporations around the world. The firm spe- market pioneer of sustainability. The firm staffs Notable practitioners cialises in management consulting and economic more than 5000 experts across 40 countries, Brooke Hopkins and Gautam Sachdev are sea- litigation, and in recent years has established an and has aimed consistently to abide by its princi- soned ESG practitioners and are both key con- investigative ESG operation as part of its wider ples of accountability, client focus, collaboration, tacts. risk, investigations & analytics practice. The firm empowerment, care and transparency. is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, but is Strengths “ERM is a pioneer in this space, espe- Anthesis Group located all over the globe. cially on environmental impact assessments. What the team is known for Anthesis is a well-es- Strengths “I know great people there, they typi- They’re a huge player who set this industry up. tablished, longstanding presence in the sustain- cally do a fair bit of economic analysis.” They’re technical, scientific engineers – their logo is ability market, with a staff of over 600 people “They’re technically competent in managing still a graph.” providing its clients with exemplary environ- ESG-related risk.” “ERM is strong in providing consultancy services to mental expertise and significant social and gov- Work highlights The CRA team investigated alle- governments, and for big issues. We think they’re ernance capabilities. The firm has a truly global gations of racial discrimination and hostile work solid across all three vertices of ESG.” presence, and is capable of delivering support environment made by the vice-president against wherever its clients may find an investment the president of a national non-profit organisa- Impactt opportunity. Anthesis is particularly versed in tion. CRA interviewed the staff at the national What the team is known for Impactt is a UK-head- advising on ESG elements to commercial due dili- office as well as each board member to identify quartered boutique consultancy specialising in gence and in analysing environmental liabilities to issues. The team then worked with the client to ethical trade, human rights and labour standards, major transactions. negotiate a settlement agreement with the par- holding additional offices in Bangladesh, China Strengths “We were doing some due diligence into ties and assist in a transition of management lead- and India. The firm provides ethical assessment, counterparties and Anthesis were head and shoul- ership positions. investigations, human rights impact assessments ders above the competition when it came to under- and risk mapping to drive change for its clients standing our investor marketplace, what is required Control Risks and their operations. Impactt is accustomed to in an ESG report, and the level of handholding they See profile on p.25 working with a wide range of stakeholders, from would afford us as we were flying quite blind ini- What the team is known for Control Risks is large retailers and government bodies to factory tially. We’ve been leaning on them across the whole a global risk consultancy with comprehensive workers and local communities. ESG spectrum.” investigative capabilities. Its ESG team includes Work highlights Over the last four years, Impactt “They’re expert environmental consultants, who Global Reporting Initiative-accredited sustain- has worked with its partners to facilitate payment seem to know the sustainability market very well. ability professionals, and analysts familiar with of over USD106 million in recruitment costs to They’re very confident in knowing what’s going on SASB standards. The firm is well equipped to over 70,000 migrant workers employed by 209 in those fields and I’d have no hesitation putting provide significant local expertise in some of the companies, acting both for employers and for Anthesis practitioners before a board of directors world’s most challenging and high-risk markets, other supply chain actors across Malaysia, Singa- to talk about sustainability, market pressure and primarily offering social and governance con- pore, Thailand and the Middle East. regulatory initiatives.” sulting and risk management to investors, corpo- Notable practitioners Work highlights Prior to their IPO, Anthesis is rations, legal counsel, and NGOs. Rosey Hurst is the founder and a director of working with a major consumer brand on creating Strengths “Do you want to investigate a supply Impactt, and is a key contact.

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McKinsey & Company diligence in preparation for a sale. The compa- Notable practitioners What the team is known for McKinsey & Com- ny’s footprint included approximately 100 facil- Silke Goldberg, chair of the firm’s Global ESG pany is a global management consulting firm and ities (approximately 80 agricultural properties Leadership team, and Rebecca Perlman, ESG a well-established adviser to many of the world’s and 20 processing facilities) in the western and Practice Lead for the UK, US and EMEA, are key major businesses and public bodies. The firm is south-eastern United States. The scope of work contacts. able to provide an analytics-driven approach with included evaluation for environmental contami- proprietary tools, deep topical expertise, highly nation and compliance liabilities, energy and sus- Linklaters talented practitioners, broad experience across tainability management, health and safety, water What the team is known for Linklaters is interna- industries and regions, and system-level solutions resources risks, product stewardship, supply tionally recognised as leading the way in climate to the world’s most pressing natural resource chain management, labour management, and change law and in business and human rights, challenges. The firm’s recent acquisition of Vivid ethics and governance. both in practice and in thought leadership. The Economics, a respected strategic economics con- Notable practitioners firm advises on flagship renewable energy pro- sultancy, complements its ESG offering. Carl Spevacek leads RPS Group’s ESG service jects showcasing climate action, and in the realm Strengths “ESG is such a holistic project that you team within the firm’s North American strategic of business and human rights brings a dedicated require a partner that can evaluate the entire risk environmental services practice. He is a key con- team experienced in comprehensive supply chain spectrum. McKinsey’s ability to assess and execute tact. due diligence, corporate/parent company respon- on every element of ESG and how it all interlocks is sibility and international standards on human so helpful to an organisation like ours.” Wallbrook rights in major transactions. “McKinsey are really helpful in providing useful What the team is known for Wallbrook is a Strengths “Linklaters have the global footprint as frameworks and heuristics to think about these leading global intelligence, due diligence and risk well as the expertise. They’ve really done well to issues. They’re very focused on strategy, and have advisory firm. Its ESG & human rights department focus strongly on climate change – they went into particularly smart people who have really good assists investors and companies to assess the this space early.” relationships in areas of business that we found ESG risks and opportunities of their investments, “A stellar reputation, and what you ask for they useful.” operations and third-party risk management. deliver. Ten out of ten pretty much all round.” Notable practitioners Wallbrook’s staff is led by international experts on Work highlights Advised Professor Sarah Dadush Based in London, Robin Nuttall leads McKinsey’s ESG and human rights issues, and related legal of the Rutgers Law School and the American Bar ESG practice through its regulatory and govern- professionals and private investigators. The firm Association’s Working Group to Draft Model Con- ment affairs department. He is a key contact. is a certified B-Corporation, holds an ISO 27001 tract Clauses to Protect Workers in International from Lloyd’s Register and has built its investiga- Supply Chains on a revised set of model contract The Risk Advisory Group tive processes for GDPR from inception. clauses designed to help buyers and suppliers What the team is known for The Risk Advisory Strengths “Their work on supply chains relating to better protect the human rights of workers in Group is a specialist risk management consul- China is notable. They’re one of the most impres- international supply chains. tancy with extensive experience in compliance, sive intelligence firms doing ESG-related work, and Notable practitioners governance and intelligence. The firm is head- they probably have the most credibility out of all of Vanessa Havard-Williams, leader of Linklaters’ quartered in London but has an array of global them.” Global Environment and Climate Change prac- offices from New York to Hong Kong. The firm “We like Wallbrook’s independent, employee-owned tice, and Rachel Barrett, Environment and Climate approaches ESG by applying a rigorous intelli- structure and culture. We trust their view on human Change Partner, are key contacts. gence gathering and assessment process that rights and social impact matters more than most, makes use of its extensive local networks and particularly relating to Latin America.” access to qualitative data that is not otherwise Notable practitioners Band 2 Environmental, Social & publicly available. Mariana Abreu is head of the firm’s ESG & human Governance Risk (Law Firms) Strengths “Our work is global and so our requests rights practice, a qualified lawyer, and a key con- to Risk Advisory are varied in location and scope. tact for clients. Allen & Overy LLP We often need information quickly in response What the team is known for Allen & Overy is to emerging or unanticipated situations and Risk working with organisations pioneering ESG Advisory always delivers. They are lightning-fast, Band 1 Environmental, Social & developments in the financial sector, having been flexible and accommodating. Their finely tuned Governance Risk (Law Firms) involved in instrumental drafting of guidelines sensitivities to culture, both corporate and national, around social and climate-related responsibility are invaluable to us.” Herbert Smith Freehills for banks and investors. Clients needing ESG Notable practitioners What the team is known for Alongside a strong counsel ranging from SFDR to supply chain risk Hannah Gilkes is a director at Risk Advisory and a environmental practice, Herbert Smith Freehills or carbon markets benefit from a multi-jurisdic- key contact for ESG-related services. works with some of the world’s largest corpora- tional, cross-practice offering which blends regu- tions on issues around human rights and corpo- latory, operational and strategic advice. RPS Group rate responsibility. Its practitioners also work with Strengths “They understand the bigger picture What the team is known for RPS Group is a leading institutional bodies to promote higher arising in financial services. They have a global global professional services firm headquartered ESG standards through thought leadership and team with practitioners who know what they are in Abingdon in Oxfordshire. The firm is organised dedicated investment platforms. The team is talking about and are willing to facilitate knowl- geographically, and its ESG advisory services accomplished in guiding businesses through cli- edge sharing. A&O understand the full impact of primarily reside within the North American envi- mate and human rights international guidelines ESG on financial markets and are able to coordinate ronmental risk, North American ocean science, and standards, hard law requirements, activist advice globally. Disclosure obligations, new product service UK & Netherlands, and Australia Asia risks, and litigation. development, the impact of the ESG on our client Pacific business segments. The firm provides the Strengths “They did an extraordinary job. A really base, how that will affect what we do in the future. full range of ESG-related services to its primary knowledgeable team on ESG standards. Really It’s not just one key person there – they are ahead client base of financial institutions and cross- straightforward, great client service, and they of the game.” sector corporations based in North America and were very nimble so that the time difference didn’t Work highlights Assisting the Equator Principles Europe. matter at all.” Association Steering Committee and Secretariat Strengths “RPS is one of the big environmental “Overwhelmingly positive. Receptive to challenge, with preparing the official loan documentation consultancies who basically started ESG as a prac- brought creative solutions and able to think through guidance for the fourth edition of the Equator tice. A great proportion of their business involves ideas in a flexible way.” Principles: financial industry benchmarks for contaminated land, and things like environmental Work highlights Counselling Asian consumer determining, assessing and managing environ- impact assessments of new railways.” goods company Indofood in relation to allegations mental and social risk in project finance and Work highlights RPS was contracted by a large of labour and human rights abuses on palm oil related transactions. agricultural company to conduct sell-side ESG plantations in Asia. Notable practitioners

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Matthew Townsend and Ken Rivlin, co-heads of Band 3 Environmental, Social & global businesses, corporations and private the firm’s Environmental, Climate and Regulatory Governance Risk (Law Firms) equity firms, and matters range from landmark Group, are key contacts. green bond issuances to the development of full Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP ESG corporate strategies. Corporate policies and Clifford Chance LLP What the team is known for BCLP’s experienced investment screenings around climate change are What the team is known for Clifford Chance is practitioners impress businesses in the ESG a particular strength. relied upon by clients across multiple sectors arena with their deep sector knowledge and Strengths “Great expertise in climate and wider for the firm’s cross-practice ESG expertise. The commitment to meticulous client service. The ESG risks and risk management. They are a strong practice brings strong regulatory experience firm’s offering combines the expertise of environ- team. Highly collaborative and with an excellent spanning transactional ESG and supply chain due mental, projects and sustainable finance experts combination of technical and legal understanding. diligence, SFDR, climate disclosure obligations, spanning the UK, US, Europe and Asia. The teams Client-focused and a pleasure to work with.” carbon offset commitments and guidelines for advise on matters ranging from green loan pro- Work highlights Providing advice to American responsible business conduct. The firm’s practi- jects in APAC and supply chain risk in the UK and Airlines on its USD200 million rollout of a global tioners are praised for their pragmatic approach, US, to ESG, corporate and product governance strategy to manage and reduce greenhouse gas merging awareness around risk mitigation with guidelines for banks in the European Union. emissions from its global fleet, including the clients’ broader ESG goals. Strengths “The level of service provision is second potential international offset of GHG emissions Strengths “Their global coverage was very helpful, to none. They not only have a full command of the under the forthcoming United Nations CORSIA as was their technical knowledge. They were able law and best practice, but are very aware of how regime for emissions reduction. to coordinate advice in very technical areas to come information is presented and the practicalities of Notable practitioners up with practical solutions to various problems. running a business. I feel fully supported; there are Paul Davies, London co-head of the firm’s ESG They took the time to understand our complex no egos, we work as a professional team to achieve Taskforce, is a key contact. organisation and the different levels we operate at best practice and find solutions. It is a pleasure to – it’s proven tricky to get our heads around all the work with them. You ask a question and receive different ways this could impact our operations, but clear, practical advice, presented to you in a way Band 4 Environmental, Social & they were always available with clear and reliable that really assists. They have a great understanding Governance Risk (Law Firms) guidance.” of the pressures on a small in-house team of law- Work highlights Various matters for a multina- yers and make every effort to ease that pressure.” Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer tional client in the extractives sector: investi- Work highlights Advised Ansell Group concerning What the team is known for Boasting a strong gating and resolving local alleged human rights its legal and social risk governance position and presence in the UK and the US, Freshfields infringements and employee whistleblowing inci- strategy to address allegations of modern slavery, applies its financial sector and environmental dents, redeveloping the client’s ethics and gov- forced child labour and human rights breaches expertise to advise clients on major ESG-linked ernance frameworks, speaking with NGOs and arising from operations and supply chain sourcing loans and assist with sustainability projects. With compliance teams on business-minded ethical across South-East Asia and Latin America. a focus on maximising business opportunity in the conduct and supporting the client with disclosure Notable practitioners ESG space, the firm is equally well placed to sup- issues around climate change. Dominic Gregory, partner in Singapore, and Nicole port clients in developing strategy around carbon Notable practitioners Bigby, partner in London, are key contacts. offsetting and net zero goals, as well as managing Rae Lindsay, co-head of the firm’s Public Interna- human rights challenges. tional Law and Business & Human Rights prac- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP Strengths “They are very good; they completely tices, and Nigel Howorth, head of the firm’s Global What the team is known for Gibson Dunn serves understand the different dynamics of the human Environment Group and Climate Change Group, a roster of household-name corporations in the rights arena for multinationals and the legal ten- are key contacts. food and beverage, utilities and tech indus- sions inherent in that landscape. They are leaders tries, helping them navigate an array of ESG in this challenging intersection between law, ethics Covington & Burling LLP challenges. Representing various companies and human rights.” What the team is known for Covington & Burl- in a series of climate and supply chain lawsuits, Work highlights Working on behalf of Respon- ing’s multidisciplinary ESG team serves its clients the firm also assists businesses in mitigating sible Investment (PRI), United Nations Environ- through diverse expertise in the areas of corpo- upcoming risks, compliance with new guidelines ment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEPFI) and rate transparency and reporting, stakeholder and working towards improved ESG standards. The Generation Foundation, on the production of engagement, sustainable investing, renewable Clients applaud its practitioners for their holistic, a global report exploring whether and how legal energy projects and carbon markets. In particular, forward-looking counsel in this area. frameworks allow for, and incentivise, investors the firm enjoys a strong reputation in climate Strengths “Gibson have represented us in litiga- to consider sustainability impact across major matters and environmental compliance, advising tion, but they have also been thought leaders for markets. numerous clients on their strategies for carbon us. We rely on them heavily for insights for the US Notable practitioners offsetting and plans for emissions reduction. so we can be proactive rather than reactive. Deep Timothy Wilkins, Global Partner for Client Sus- Strengths “Great expertise, super flexible, fast, diving for next steps, keeping us on top of trends tainability, and Vanessa Jakovich, Environment approachable and simply a pleasure to work and class actions to be aware of. They helped us and Projects partner in London, are key contacts. with. I experienced full dedication by the team. with our US-wide ESG business strategy – brought Throughout the process they were detail-obsessed together litigators, environmentalists, sector spe- Kirkland & Ellis without ever losing sight of the big picture, being cialists. They are like an extension to our team.” See profile on p.42 entirely business-minded and targeting practical Work highlights Represent PepsiCo and Nestlé What the team is known for The counsel of results. They showed deep knowledge in their in a lawsuit filed by Earth Island Institute against choice for numerous private equity and invest- understanding of the subject matter and were able various food and beverage and consumer product ment firms, Kirkland & Ellis has merged the to transfer it to what we needed.” manufacturers around alleged misinformation independent strengths of its top-tier M&A and Work highlights Supporting BP on regulatory and about the recyclability of product packaging. environment practices to establish a compre- legislative matters around its transition to a net Notable practitioners hensive ESG offering for sustainable finance and zero energy company, developing climate policies ESG co-chairs Susy Bullock (London) and Perlette impact investing. Alongside work on green bond and analysing renewables and biofuels regulatory Michèle Jura (Los Angeles) are key contacts. issuances and climate-focused fund formations, opportunities. the practice group advises on the development of Notable practitioners Latham & Watkins LLP tailored ESG programmes and policies for corpo- Kevin Poloncarz, co-chair of the firm’s Environ- What the team is known for Latham & Watkins rates and in M&A transactions. mental and Energy Practice Group, and Sarah leverages its considerable international capabil- Strengths “They are great. Very pragmatic. ESG Crowder, special counsel in the firm’s London ities in environmental law, capital markets and is an interesting area as it dovetails with legal and office, are key contacts. private equity to provide trusted counsel on ESG regulatory, but you have to be forward-looking with risk management and initiatives. Clients include best practice as well as compliant. Their lawyers

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are progressive but have a very thorough, nuanced ticular, clients applaud their capabilities around of social justice and corporate accountability. understanding of the broader picture. They know SFDR and other complex EU guidelines around The firm has offices across the US and Europe what LPs are looking for and the pressures of sustainable finance. The firm is also growing its but is particularly effective acting for groups and the ESG functions, but cover the risk side from a climate-related capabilities, developing an ESG organisations in Europe and the UK fighting for legal perspective too. Very easy to work with, very transactional tool and working on pro bono pro- climate justice. Recent work highlights include responsive, and very knowledgeable on all the jects around net zero targets. an application for judicial review of the UK gov- issues we are grappling with.” Strengths “Working with them has been terrific. ernment’s decisions around its Clean Air Strategy, Work highlights Working with Vista Equity Part- Each team has been extremely knowledgeable and a review of the climate change reporting of com- ners to refine and enhance its ESG programme professional. Great knowledge and insight into new panies listed on the London Stock Exchange, and to develop, refine and implement a bespoke pieces of regulation, the intent behind the different and assisting Greta Thunberg and other teenage process for integrating ESG due diligence into regulatory initiatives, very quick reaction and turn- activists on climate change with the filing of a each potential transaction (taking into account around time to deliver on tight timelines, notably legal complaint to the United Nations. all relevant ESG regulatory and guideline frame- with respect to SFDR. The team is growing and Notable practitioners works from the UN and similar bodies). expanding its capabilities across all areas of ESG Lianne Craig is a key contact. Notable practitioners and I consider them to be the leading law firm for Alexandra Farmer, head of the firm’s ESG and advice on PE ESG-related issues.” Leigh Day Impact Practice Group, is a key contact. Work highlights Advising a number of UK, EU, and See profile on p.30 global asset managers on compliance with the What the team is known for Renowned as a Sidley Austin LLP EU’s flagship ESG / Sustainable Finance regimes, leading claimant-side law firm, Leigh Day is What the team is known for Sidley Austin sup- in particular the Sustainable Finance Disclosure reputed for championing the rights of individuals ports businesses operating in the US and Europe Regulation and Taxonomy, and advising various by providing them with access to high-level legal to manage ESG risks and navigate their transi- corporates and asset managers on UK and EU expertise and client care in disputes against the tion towards sustainability. Its practitioners are carbon and energy efficiency reporting regimes. government, big businesses and multinational experienced in ESG-focused fund formation and Notable practitioners corporations. The firm boasts a strong practice lauded by clients for their expertise in the EU’s Doug Bryden, Head of Risk & Operational Regu- in both human rights and climate change work in Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulations, latory, and Simon Witney, Senior Consultant, are the UK and internationally, with recent work high- amongst other regulatory regimes for sustainable key contacts. lights including support to UK campaign groups finance. The firm also advises clients on corporate in regard to greenhouse gas emissions from fossil purpose, DEI initiatives and ESG reporting. fuel plants such as oil drilling wells and the UK’s Strengths “They’re fantastic. Extremely respon- Band I Environmental, Social & new coal mine. sive, able to take very complex and ambiguous legal Governance: Mainly Claimant Notable practitioners issues and distil them down into straightforward, Daniel Leader and Jamie Beagent are key con- practical legal advice. As someone who spends a Bindmans LLP tacts. lot of time on EU sustainable finance issues, most What the team is known for London-based law outside counsel are unable to do that.” firm Bindmans enjoys a strong reputation working Prakken d’Oliveira Human Rights Work highlights Advising investment manage- on behalf of UK civilians, refugees and organisa- Lawyers ment trade bodies including the Managed Funds tions to hold the state accountable where human What the team is known for Specialist human Association and the Investment Company Insti- rights have been infringed. Working to promote rights law firm Prakken d’Oliveira is based in the tute, as well as a number of investment funds, on social justice, the firm has been involved in Netherlands but works in countries around the the implementation of the EU Sustainable Finance changing the law where necessary to protect world on behalf of local communities fighting to Disclosure Regulation and Taxonomy Regulation. the rights of individuals or groups. Recent work protect their rights, often against global corpo- Notable practitioners includes successfully seeking remediation for rates where their operations are alleged to have Heather Palmer, Environmental and ESG lead, and refugees housed in unacceptable accommoda- caused environmental harm or human rights Leonard Ng, co-head of the UK/EU Financial Ser- tion, challenging police action against civilians in abuses. Its lawyers are tackling such cases in vices Regulatory group, are key contacts. regard to their human rights, and advising climate jurisdictions across Africa, Latin America and change activists on their right to protest amidst Europe, often working alongside non-profit organ- Travers Smith LLP COVID restrictions. isations and indigenous groups, with numerous What the team is known for Travers Smith enjoys Notable practitioners matters centring on abuses alleged against Royal a well-established reputation for high-level exper- John Halford and Jules Carey are key contacts. Dutch Shell. tise and client service in the areas of sustainable Notable practitioners finance and ethical business, advising asset man- Hausfeld LLP Dr Channa Samkalden is a key contact. agers, corporates and green energy suppliers on What the team is known for International claim- the full spectrum of ESG-related matters. In par- ant-side law firm Hausfeld is known for its pursuit

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Political Risk

Political Risk macro picture and can speak to some of the bigger what our needs are.” Laura Hamilton is head of themes and issues affecting businesses.” A client intelligence consulting and is well versed in polit- Leading Firms adds: “He is extremely forthcoming, extremely ical risk issues affecting corporates, particularly Band 1 knowledgeable and easy to converse with. He can in sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. She is Control Risks Group * break down a complex situation into a very quick adept at producing actionable intelligence for cli- Eurasia Group analysis.” Another source says: “He speaks won- ents through in-depth research of public records Falanx Assynt * derful Russian. He has been doing this for 25 years and local source enquiries. Hamilton is fluent in GPW and is a wonderful person.” Sorana Parvulescu Spanish and Portuguese, and has a basic under- The Risk Advisory Group (see p.18) is a partner in the firm’s Dubai office standing of French and Arabic. Band 2 who leads the company’s geopolitical risk analysis Charles River Associates team for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. She GPW The Economist Intelligence Unit assists public and private sector organisations What the team is known for GPW has a long- Maplecroft across a wide range of industries, helping them standing and respected presence in the business Oxford Analytica Ltd to manage geopolitical, security and reputational intelligence and investigations market. The firm Teneo risk. She speaks fluent English and Romanian specialises in providing bespoke political risk Band 3 and is proficient in French and German. Sources reports and is recognised in the industry for its Africa Matters Ltd describe her as “very engaged, supportive, creative stakeholder mapping of emerging markets, par- Herminius and dedicated.” ticularly in Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkey and Iran. Sibylline In addition, GPW provides advice to clients on the Wallbrook Eurasia Group risks posed by US and European sanctions, pri- Leading Individuals What the team is known for Eurasia Group is a marily against Russia and Iran. Band 1 longstanding presence in the global political risk “They give good insight into why things are tran- Gilkes Hannah The Risk Advisory Group market. The firm applies its deep country exper- spiring and what is behind the headlines,” says Hecker Charles Control Risks * tise to support business, investment and govern- one source, while another adds: “The consultative Hollis Charles Falanx Assynt ment professionals in anticipating risks, political work done by GPW has a lot of interaction with their Paggi Livia GPW developments and market outcomes. Eurasia investigations business, which is what you need for Worman Philip GPW offers a standalone advisory service, as well as a good political risk practice,” continuing: “They are Band 2 a range of publications that monitor and forecast very strong in Russia, the former Soviet Union and Hamilton Laura Falanx Assynt geopolitical change. EMEA.” A client reports: “Their intelligence gath- Makarenko Tamara Sibylline “Eurasia is synonymous with political risk,” reports ering helps us understand risks that we can price in Panes Nick Charles River Associates one peer, while another notes: “They hire the or form a view on whether or not we want to proceed Parvulescu Sorana Control Risks Group * brightest and best analysts in the US who come with a transaction.” Piccoli Wolfango Teneo from an international background and have lan- Notable practitioners * Indicates firm / individual with profile. guage skills. It is a very prestigious firm to work for.” Livia Paggi manages GPW’s political risk practice Alphabetical order within each band. Band 1 is highest. This source continues that the firm “provides pow- and is a co-owner of the firm. Paggi has garnered erful macro analysis.” wide recognition for her intimate understanding Band 1 Notable practitioners of the Russian, Central Asian and Turkish mar- Ian Bremmer is a key contact. kets. She is regularly consulted by multinational Control Risks Group corporate clients that are looking to develop See profile on p.25 Falanx Assynt market entry strategies. “She is extremely impres- What the team is known for Control Risks is an See profile on p.27 sive,” enthuses a source, who adds that “she has internationally recognised player in the global What the team is known for Originally conceived built the political risk business into what it is today.” political risk market. Beginning as a kidnap and as a Middle Eastern specialist, with a focus on A client observes: “She is very strong on political ransom or physical security agency, Control Risks jihadist networks, Falanx Assynt has evolved into risk, particularly Eastern Europe and Russia.””Livia has developed into a firm with an array of intelli- an intelligence agency able to provide information is very happy to jump on a call with several hours’ gence-related services, including political risk. pertaining to many other markets, such as South- notice and gets the work done on time and on With 36 offices across 26 countries, Control Risks East Asia, the CIS and Africa. The firm’s offering budget,” says another impressed client, adding: is well placed to provide substantive analysis of consists of a comprehensive subscription-based “She goes above and beyond.” Philip Worman man- politically sensitive developments in almost any report and bespoke geopolitical intelligence ages and co-owns GPW. He has a great degree of jurisdiction. projects, as well as the option of providing an experience in the industry, having led political risk A market insider comments: “The political risk embedded analyst at a client’s site. practices at numerous competitors. Worman is business has always been part of their DNA. It is the A source says: “Falanx Assynt is smaller and so the able to assist in sanctions advisory, market entry lens through which they look at the world.” Another product is more tailored for our business, as well as analysis, stakeholder management and evalu- interviewee reports: “They do an excellent job of building personal relationships with the team.” “The ating potential partners’ political exposure. “Philip translating policy and politics into business imper- embedded analysts have been excellent – well qual- is a real stalwart of the industry; he has a great atives.” A client says: “Their global coverage is a ified, diligent and collaborative,” says a client, while following in it as well,” observes a market com- strength, in particular the connection between their another adds: “Their written reports are very crisp mentator. “He never fails to deliver an outstanding global management of risks and their depth of local and accurate. They stand out from other similar presentation on political risk matters across geog- resources for any country we ever need.” providers by making it clear what their predictions raphies,” says a source. A third commentator com- Notable practitioners and assessments are, making them credible. Their ments: “He demands very high standards, both Charles Hecker (see p.18) manages Control Risks’ written reports are easily read and digested.” of his written work and due diligence, but also of global political risk function and oversees the Notable practitioners business probity. He is an honest and trustworthy firm’s main guide to business and political risks, Charles Hollis is a managing director at Falanx person.” called RiskMap. Hecker speaks fluent Russian Assynt and is particularly experienced in intel- and held previous positions in Control Risks as ligence matters pertaining to the Middle East. The Risk Advisory Group manager of its Moscow office. More recently, he Hollis can assist clients in issues of market entry, What the team is known for The Risk Advisory served as Director of Corporate Investigations business intelligence and investigations, as well Group has extensive experience managing polit- for Europe and Africa. One interviewee says: “He as political risk and government affairs issues. A ical risk for clients that are seeking to invest in can speak to such a broad range of issues; he is not client says: “He takes a very personal interest in emerging markets. Its political risk offering sits specialised in one geography. He has a much more the company that he is supporting and understands within its broader business intelligence services,

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and its global team speaks more than 45 lan- briefings to a wide array of clients, including icas, Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Middle East and guages. It provides actionable intelligence for financial and corporate clients, as well as gov- Africa. clients through country risk mapping, predicting ernment and academic institutions. It has highly An interviewee says: “They speak the language in government actions and assisting with responses experienced macro political analysts that fore- the region they cover. They travel frequently in the to legislation. cast trends impacting investment across a range regions they cover and have good networks, so we A client says: “They have a wide range of abilities, of sectors and geographies. Its country risk rat- can ask them to look at local news and give us a so their offering is wide but they are able to delve ings cover 131 countries on a regular basis. gist of what it is about. They give us a good sum- into the details and offer specific insights. A lot of “They have wonderful macro analysts,” observes mary of what we are looking for.” This source adds: their predictions and insights were borne out, so we one market insider, who adds: “They do great sec- “Their analysts for sub-Saharan Africa are some of are very happy with how correct they were in their toral reports, like the energy sector in Central Asia, the best I have ever come across. For everything analysis. They took good control of the details.” or everything you need to know about the infra- south of the Sahel, they are absolutely fantastic. I Another source notes: “The great thing is they structure or pharmaceutical sector. They have fan- also know for a fact that they are very good in Asia.” have the experts by desk or geographical region, tastic sector analysis that is useful to corporates.” Another source says: “For me personally they are so when I pick up the phone and talk to any one of Another source explains: “The title of it sometimes super reachable and available. They are particularly them, they know the lay of the land that they are in deflects from the capability, they are very adept on good on Europe.” charge of very well.” A third commentator appreci- political risk issues.” This source adds: “They are Notable practitioners ates Risk Advisory’s “balance of global perspective well respected and have gone with the subscription Wolfango Piccoli co-runs the political risk advi- with on-the-ground knowledge and experience.” model.” sory practice at Teneo and has a particular Notable practitioners specialism advising financial institutions and Hannah Gilkes is head of the firm’s Africa-wide Maplecroft corporate clients on political risk management in business intelligence and investigations practice. What the team is known for Verisk Maplecroft Europe. A client says: “What I appreciate about him She is particularly adept at political mapping and provides multinational corporations and investors is that he is super straightforward. He says what analysis in connection with countries in sub-Sa- with an impressive range of multi-issue data-led he thinks. He is well connected and super clear on haran Africa, advising clients across the financial risk indices to help clients track geopolitical what he knows.” services, infrastructure, power and telecommuni- risk, as well as environmental, economic and cations sectors. An interviewee says: “Hannah is a human rights topics in 198 different countries. It great relationship builder,” before continuing: “She combines its database research output with tai- Band 3 certainly is very well connected to Africa. She has lor-made risk advisory services, identifying policy a good understanding of what the drivers are here developments, and supporting clients with stake- Africa Matters Ltd in the West and what the drivers are for investment holder engagement and new country entry issues. What the team is known for Africa Matters Ltd in Africa.” Another source enthuses: “She knows It assists clients in the energy, mining, financial was created by Baroness Chalker of Wallasey the different African countries tremendously well. services, tech and consumer goods sectors. in 1997, who previously served as Minister of She knows the people and she knows how business A market insider says: “They are able to provide State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. works on the ground and what the pitfalls are. She things like comparing resource nationalism and Through its in-depth knowledge of government can answer any question on the spot.” This source the risk of your asset being expropriated across 20 and private sectors across Africa, it supports a continues: “She is super reactive too. With her countries. They have all these gorgeous graphics range of multinational corporations, development there are no problems, only solutions.” which are very useful to get a top-level view.” finance institutions and private equity firms with Another commentator says: “They have done inter- operations and investments on the continent. esting work on indices, and have built indices on all Its expertise spans the extractive, telecommu- Band 2 sorts of stuff that very few other shops are doing nications, financial services, infrastructure and at this point.” renewable energy sectors. Charles River Associates Notable practitioners Notable practitioners What the team is known for Charles River Asso- Eufracia Taylor is a key contact. Ross Alexander and Piers Dawson are key con- ciates has a comprehensive risk, investigations tacts. and analytics practice that offers pre-transaction Oxford Analytica Ltd advisory support services to clients investing in a What the team is known for Oxford Analytica is Herminius wide array of sectors across the globe, including an independent geopolitical analysis and advi- What the team is known for Herminius wins the infrastructure and energy sectors. It has a par- sory firm that guides clients through complex and strong praise for both its actionable intelligence ticularly strong understanding of markets in Latin politically sensitive markets. Its clientele ranges and deep understanding of political risk manage- America, South Asia and Europe, and regularly from corporations and investors to insurers and ment. The team offers bespoke advice on invest- provides investor clients with risk assessments of governments. The firm is a longstanding political ment decisions and transactions of private equity national political landscapes and sector policies, risk specialist, having been in operation since investors, multinational companies, private banks, identifying the influence of political stakeholders 1975. ultra wealthy individuals and family offices. on various projects. A market commentator says it is “very strong in An impressed source enthuses: “They guys are An interviewee says: “They have a multidiscipli- terms of political risk,” and notes that it is “hugely like talking to ex-intelligence analysts. They can nary approach with expert witnesses, political risk respected because of its tenure.” Another industry go even that much deeper.” This source continues: people and macro economic types all under the source observes that it produces good mac- “The background hat they can give on super sen- same roof.” ro-level political risk insights, saying: “It is great sitive stuff is pretty amazing,” and adds: “They do Notable practitioners for big trends and understanding your position.” pure source work. It is not a mixture of open-source Nick Panes is based in London and serves as vice Notable practitioners intelligence and human intelligence, it is pure president of the firm’s risk, investigation and ana- Nick Redman and Mark Elsner are key contacts. human intelligence.” lytics. He is sought after for his political risk and Notable practitioners strategic advisory work, with in-depth expertise in Teneo Peter Wilson is a key contact. pre-transaction due diligence, stakeholder map- What the team is known for Teneo is relied upon ping and corruption risk assessments. He advises by C-suite level executives of financial institu- Sibylline clients across the globe, and has a particularly tions and corporations for its assistance with What the team is known for Sibylline is a global strong understanding of Latin American, South public policy positions and in-depth executive risk advisory firm with an intercontinental foot- Asian and European countries. briefings. Its senior-led team produces actionable print through its offices in Washington, London intelligence for global businesses, providing them and Singapore. The firm provides bespoke intel- The Economist Intelligence Unit with key domestic and international trends that ligence to clients, alongside its flagship product, What the team is known for The Economist Intel- affect their operations, supply chains and invest- the World Risk Register, an ongoing analysis of ligence Unit was founded in 1946 and offers a ments. It covers both developed economies and world events broken down on a regional basis. long-established country risk service and risk emerging markets, with offices across the Amer- Sibylline’s aim is to increase its clients’ organisa-

16 www.chambers.com PR & Communications Global-wide tional resilience and to provide an advantage to Wallbrook cific area they do provide that type of offering with their decision-making. What the team is known for Wallbrook has general risk overviews.” A third commentator says: Notable practitioners extensive experience in political risk and sector “Wallbrook is advanced, they have young people Tamara Makarenko serves as the chief operating analysis issues, including political scenario fore- making waves in the sector. They are approaching officer of Sibylline, where she is responsible for casting, threat intelligence, stakeholder mapping it very creatively.” leading business operations, delivering business and market analysis. It offers tailor-made country Notable practitioners strategy and ensuring operational quality across risk services to a range of clients, including wealth Jonathan Friedman is a key contact. service lines. Makarenko completed her PhD on a management, energy firms and government insti- concept she conceived, called the ‘Crime-Terror tutions. Nexus,’ and is considered an expert in this area. A source reports that “their due diligence work is She was the founder of West Sands Advisory, a top level,” while another says: “They have a very risk intelligence firm that was acquired by Sibyl- good offering in country risk reports,” adding: “If we line in 2018. are thinking of expanding our business into a spe-

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PR & Communications Edelman tered in New York, the firm serves clients from Crisis Management What the team is known for Edelman is the cor- offices across the US, Europe, the Middle East Leading Firms porate communications firm of choice for interna- and APAC. tional household-name clients seeking to protect Notable practitioners Brunswick Group and consolidate their reputations. The firm’s crisis Paul Holmes (New York), Jenny Davey (London) Edelman and risk practice uses a combination of long-es- and James Leviton (London) are key contacts. Finsbury Glover Hering * tablished experience and forensic data tools to FTI Consulting * assist clients in navigating risk and stakeholder FTI Consulting * Indicates firm with profile. interest – whether from employees, shareholders, See profile on p.41 Alphabetical order within each band. Band 1 is highest. regulators or consumers. With over 60 inter- What the team is known for An international national offices, the public relations behemoth corporate advisory powerhouse, FTI Consulting Leading Firms serves a roster of high-powered companies facing boasts offices in 85 cities worldwide and serves issues in diverse jurisdictions around the world. some of the world’s largest corporations. The firm Brunswick Group Notable practitioners supports clients with diverse business challenges What the team is known for A corporate commu- Steve Behm (US) and Stephanie Glover (London) ranging from operational to political to repu- nications heavyweight, Brunswick Group carries a are key contacts. tational, providing them with a cross-practice, formidable global presence and brings this fully international offering incorporating data analytics to bear in its crisis management advisory offering. Finsbury Glover Hering to facilitate a 360-degree view of imminent and International clients commend the firm for easy See profile on p.40 longer-term risks, as well as insight into tradi- access to senior-level advice across jurisdictions What the team is known for Finsbury Glover tional and social media trends. spanning the UK, the US, Europe and Asia. Its Hering is a major player in the world of strategic Notable practitioners global team is called on for its versatility, strong communications, born from the merger in January Myron Marlin (Washington, DC) and James Mel- leadership and deep expertise across sectors. 2021 of international corporate communications ville-Ross (London) are key contacts. Notable practitioners firm Finsbury with US public affairs advisory The Charlie Potter (UK) and Ellen Moskowitz (US) are Glover Park Group and German strategic com- key contacts. munications firm Hering Schuppener. Headquar-

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FERRANTE, Anthony J. and governance, security organization crimes. His experience and understand- Amsterdam, Berlin, Moscow, Lagos and FTI Consulting, Washington, DC and skill assessment, incident and ing of commercial sector challenges Johannesburg. He took this position 202 312 9165 crisis management, security operations and national security objectives have after several years as the general man- [email protected] centers design and implementation, influenced the development of national ager of Control Risks’ Moscow office Career: Mr. Ferrante is an expert in business continuity, identity and access policy in cybersecurity, including the and director of its business in Russia data privacy, compliance, and cyberse- management, information governance NIST Cybersecurity Framework. and the CIS. Prior to joining Control curity readiness, prevention, incident and protection, application integrity, IT Career: Mr. Grillo has advised clients Risks, Charles was a reporter for The response, remediation, recovery, and governance, and digital transformation. on some of the most complex cyber- Moscow Times, an English-language complex investigation services. Mr. Career: Mr. Grillo has advised the top security initiatives and coordinated daily newspaper in Russia, and for Ferrante has more than 25 years of management and board of directors of incident response efforts for some of The Miami Herald in Florida, where he top-level cybersecurity experience, pro- many enterprise organizations and pri- the largest security breaches over the was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, US viding incident response and readiness vate equity firms on sell-side and buy- last decade including incidents around journalism’s highest award. planning to more than 1,000 private side due diligences and risk assessment ransomware, malware, phishing and sector and government organizations, for their portfolio companies. He has social engineering. Mr. Grillo has led PARVULESCU, Sorana Control Risks Group, Dubai including over 175 Fortune 500 com- assisted several organizations’ man- engagements assessing and developing Career: Sorana leads Control Risks’ panies and 70 Fortune 100 companies. agement teams justify cybersecurity cyber-risk programs, conducting cyber geopolitical risk analysis team for Further, Mr. Ferrante is versed in cy- investments by leading an information threat simulations and leading technical Europe, Middle East and Africa. She bersecurity regulation and legislation, security risk evaluation and developing cyber vulnerability assessments. helps both government and private including DFARS, HIPAA, ITAR, GDPR, a program to mitigate business risks in Professional Memberships: CISSP organisations to understand how their CCPA, NYDFS, and PCI DSS. Mr. Fer- case of data confidentiality, integrity CRMA CTPRA ISO 27001 Lead Auditor strategy might be exposed to the action rante maintains first-hand operational and availability loss. He has improved Member of the Shared Assessments of internal or external political actors knowledge of more than 60 criminal a major Italian energy company’s ability Program Steering Committee Board and to devise strategies which allow and national security cyber threat to effectively and efficiently manage Ponemon Institute Distinguished Fellow them to operate successfully amidst sets, and extensive practical expertise incident detection and response, as Affiliate board advisor for the Retail & geopolitical uncertainty. During more researching, designing, developing, well as designed and implemented Hospitality ISAC than a decade with Control Risks, she and hacking technical applications and a security operation centre, defining has gained significant experience in hardware systems, allowing for unparal- incident management processes HECKER, Charles Control Risks, London advising clients on the management leled client advisory and support in and procedures, and identifying the [email protected] of political and reputational risk and complex investigations and litigation. right security-event-management Career: Charles is responsible for formulation of policies and strategies. Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Mr. technology. shaping Control Risks’ thought lead- Projects Sorana has managed recently Ferrante served as Director for Cyber Professional Memberships: ership on geopolitics, global security, include: A strategic intelligence Incident Response at the U.S. National Co-Chair Industrial Advisory Board at political risk and their impact on inter- advisory service for one of the world’s Security Council at the White House King’s College London national business. Charles oversees largest oil and gas companies, which where he coordinated U.S. response to Control Risks’ global political risk out- Control Risks advises on geopolitical unfolding domestic and international GRILLO, Rocco Alvarez & Marsal, New York put and has lead responsibility for the trends in key demand and supply cybersecurity crises and issues. Build- +1 917 693 9700 company’s annual flagship publication, markets in the hydrocarbon sector. A ing on his extensive cybersecurity and [email protected] RiskMap. In this capacity, he works with global tactical intelligence and analysis incident response experience, he led Practice Areas: Mr. Grillo is a Man- our regional heads of analysis. Charles service for a blue-chip technology the development and implementation of aging Director with Alvarez & Marsal’s also contributes to the content and company which wants to stay abreast Presidential Policy Directive 41 – United Global Cyber Risk Services and Incident production of Control Risks’ research of evolving security and political risks States Cyber Incident Coordination, the Response Investigations practice services, including our subscription across its markets. In-depth corruption federal government’s national policy and has over 25 years of experience offerings and white papers. Prior to risk assessments for an international guiding cyber incident response efforts. leading multi-disciplinary teams who assuming his current role, Charles was pharmaceutical company looking to GRILLO, Lorenzo provide cybersecurity advisory services, Director, Europe & Africa, Corporate assess and calibrate the integrity and Alvarez & Marsal, New York incident response investigations, and Investigations. In this capacity, Charles compliance of its operations in high risk +44 (0) 20 7663 0555 other technical advisory services, supervised Control Risks’ investigations markets. An assessment of the specific [email protected] including providing guidance to C-suite activities across one of the company’s political, operational and security risks Practice Areas: Mr. Grillo is a Man- and board members. He has been a largest regions. These included due for a private equity company, which aging Director with Alvarez & Marsal’s trusted partner of multiple government diligence, business intelligence, prob- was looking to acquire a business with Global Cyber Risk Services practice agencies (including the FBI and Secret lem-solving, and anti-fraud/anti-cor- operations in 21 jurisdictions across five with more than 23 years of experience Service), where his cyber expertise ruption services. Charles oversaw more continents. specializing in IT and cyber security was instrumental in investigating and than 100 professionals and staff across risk management, security strategy resolving a variety of cyber-based the region, covering offices in London,

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How lawyers are ranked Contents: Every year we carry out thousands of in-depth in- Crisis Management p.20 terviews with clients in order to assess the reputa- PR & Communications Crisis tions and expertise of business lawyers worldwide. Management p.21 The qualities we look for (and which determine rankings) include technical legal ability, profession- al conduct, client service, commercial awareness/ astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qual- ities most valued by the client.

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Crisis Management Band 2 Notable practitioners Leading Firms Ashley Hurst and Mary Lawrence are key con- Herbert Smith Freehills LLP tacts. Band 1 What the team is known for Herbert Smith Free- Clifford Chance LLP hills offers a sophisticated crisis management RPC Band 2 practice assisting diverse clients with challenges What the team is known for RPC’s crisis response Herbert Smith Freehills LLP including insolvency, executive misconduct, cata- service is distinguished by the breadth of expe- Osborne Clarke LLP strophic cyber incidents and serious reputational rience of its practitioners. Boasting one of the RPC threats. Clients are supported by teams that assist UK’s most diverse crisis practices, its teams are Band 3 with taking control of incidents as they unfold, seasoned in media management as well as legal, DLA Piper LLP acting decisively and anticipating next steps. regulatory and stakeholder engagement capabil- DWF Alongside high-level expertise and strong reac- ities. Its lawyers carry experience in workplace Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer tivity, the firm is praised by clients for integrating fatalities, regulatory dawn raids, ransomware Norton Rose Fulbright seamlessly with other teams, both external and incidents, executive misconduct and media scan- Band 4 internal to the client. dals. Clients value their strategic judgement and Mishcon de Reya LLP Strengths “I rate them very highly. They are respon- efficient style. Travers Smith LLP sive, and their advice is high quality. We had to deal Strengths “We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Alphabetical order within each band. Band 1 is highest. with many tough topics and unique situations, and RPC to any of our clients. A key differentiator is the team were there when you needed them 24/7. their business focus. They insert themselves into Band 1 They mobilised at short notice and worked together the existing structure of a crisis and get stuck into with other external advisers in an outstanding the legal challenges, but with an appreciation that Clifford Chance LLP manner. They are credible in all situations and bring legal risk is not the sole challenge the clients face. What the team is known for Clifford Chance has gravitas to the situation.” They stand out as reading the situation and fitting dealt with significant corporate and banking crises “It’s the depth of their expertise at all levels that into the role needed; they don’t try to take over the internationally. Its lawyers bring long-established stands out. I’ve yet to come across a junior or mid- situation or make legal matters the dominant factor expertise handling complex issues ranging from level assistant as good as theirs – always really when they are not. They are happy to complement information management failures, financial crime smart, sensible, of a really good calibre. The quality other experts to get the best result for the client.” or regulatory investigations to whistle-blower and calibre of their associates is top.” Notable practitioners incidents and issues around corporate govern- Notable practitioners Gavin Reece and Sam Tate are key contacts. ance. The firm’s practitioners are experienced in Greg Mulley and Natasha Johnson are key con- assisting clients manage numerous stakeholders tacts. under pressure, including regulators, activist Band 3 investors, counterparties and creditors, to suc- Osborne Clarke LLP cessfully manage ongoing issues. What the team is known for Osborne Clarke DLA Piper LLP Strengths “Clifford were brilliant, really effec- brings a robust crisis management practice spe- What the team is known for DLA Piper’s crisis tive. They have broad experience in their team and cialising most prominently in the areas of health management capabilities cover a broad swathe proved themselves to be very flexible. I would single and safety and data breach or cyber incident of situations and include impressive jurisdictional them out as covering all elements. In a criminal con- response, including ransomware attacks. With coordination where matters have an international text, it can be the perfect nightmare for a board. reputation management as a core focus, the element. The firm has guided clients through Interplays between the regulators, shareholders firm’s crisis response teams comprise litigators numerous critical issues operationally and rep- and so on. Firms often struggle to see the bigger and sector specialists experienced in reputation utationally across a spectrum of industries. For picture in this context, but the lawyers at Clifford management as well as specific issues handling. longer-term clients in sectors with high opera- look at things from all angles, and their advice is Others areas of specialism offered by the firm tional risk, the firm also offers strong support commercial and pragmatic.” include product recalls, financial reporting and in risk resilience which includes a range of pur- Notable practitioners business crime. pose-built tools and training programmes. Luke Tolaini, partner in the firm’s disputes prac- Strengths “The team at Osborne Clarke are incred- Notable practitioners tice, is a key contact. ibly professional and approachable. They have Teresa Hitchcock is a key contact. responded to complex and last-minute issues with concise and clear advice. There is an ability to pull DWF on other areas of Osborne Clarke where expertise What the team is known for DWF is the go-to in specific areas is needed. What makes Osborne crisis response firm for numerous businesses in Clarke stand out from other firms is their approach. construction, manufacturing and other high-risk They cut through the complicated detail and work industries where health and safety is critical and with businesses with an appreciation of those operational risk is high. The firm has provided organisations’ approach and culture.” urgent, comprehensive support in cases of work-

20 www.chambers.com PR & Communications UK place deaths or serious injuries, medical negli- Norton Rose Fulbright was very positive throughout. I felt that they under- gence and serious health and safety breaches What the team is known for Norton Rose Ful- stood the challenges we faced very quickly and or failures, including those involving multiple bright has developed a well-established crisis gave me guidance on the steps we would need to fatalities. The firm also has a strong offering in management practice that incorporates a number follow to try to resolve the matter. They provided document reviews for time-sensitive regulatory of the firm’s key strengths including counsel on clarity of thought, and the advice throughout was investigations. whistle-blower events and regulatory or criminal sound. Their commitment to the immediacy that Strengths “They are always available, open and investigations, health and safety-related incidents was required was much appreciated. This crisis was accommodating – they never make you feel they and, most notably, substantial cybersecurity and all-consuming for a full two weeks, and throughout have to get off to do something else. They always data breach capabilities. Acting for financial this lengthy period of time Mishcon remained as find the time and the way to deal with different institutions, listed companies and international focused as I did to achieve the best outcome for my aspects and communicate clearly and effectively. businesses, the firm’s lawyers are appreciated business.” I can’t speak too highly of them. Across the board for their fast reactivity, adaptable approach and Notable practitioners and in different offices in Manchester, Birmingham attention to detail. Emma Woollcott and Joe Hancock are key con- and London, there’s not one that hasn’t given me Strengths “They are all highly motivated, friendly, tacts. that quality of service.” hard-working and produce work to a high standard – Notable practitioners expecting others to do the same. In my experience, Travers Smith LLP Simon Belfield and Vikki Woodfine are key con- they are all willing to learn and to listen to those What the team is known for Travers Smith’s crisis tacts. who are experts in the matter at hand. I would have response and risk management offering is praised no hesitation in accepting their expert counsel and by clients and peers alike for its holistic and flex- Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer I have no doubts about their capabilities. Having ible approach to issues. The firm is positioned to What the team is known for Businesses, institu- lawyers who want to listen only makes their advice quickly pull together seasoned practitioners from tions and global corporations rely on Freshfields better. They are highly professional and very expe- varied legal disciplines to serve clients in fast- to steer them through significant reputational rienced.” evolving crisis situations. Typical areas of legal and existential crises. Leveraging a roster of top- Notable practitioners expertise include product liability, financial ser- tier practices in numerous areas such as financial Ffion Flockhart and Neil O’May are key contacts. vices, competition and employment, with issues crime, competition law and public international spanning whistle-blowing, FCA or SFO investi- law, the firm’s crisis response work has included gations, serious product liability, workplace inci- industry-wide scandals, allegations of serious Band 4 dents and data breaches. misconduct, terrorism incidents, air and environ- Strengths “Travers Smith are able to meet the mental disasters, IT failures and cyber attacks, Mishcon de Reya LLP needs of clients by assembling teams of lawyers and financial collapse. What the team is known for Michcon de Reya is across sectors to deal with crisis situations they Strengths “It’s no secret that they are a mar- known for its well-regarded reputation manage- may face. They can deploy teams as needed tai- ket-leading practice, in terms of both quality and ment practice serving high net worth individuals lored to the situation and the client’s needs. They depth. They are a very agile team. It’s their depth facing defamatory allegations and businesses are well-versed in handling sensitive investigations and sophistication that differentiates them. And grappling with stakeholder, media or political or litigation which has an impact on their client’s consistency – you don’t find many weak links in their scrutiny. Alongside this established practice the reputation – which, for example, could be related teams.” firm also boasts a highly capable cybersecurity to fatalities, commercially sensitive operations, and digital investigations advisory, which has product safety, high-profile employment issues; assisted clients with tracing the sources of anon- many of these strands may combine and overlap.” ymous harassment or allegations, and with man- Notable practitioners aging disruptive cyber attacks. Doug Bryden and Heather Gagen are key con- Strengths “The experience of working with them tacts.

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PR & Communications Band 1 risks and how they play out in times of crisis. They Crisis Management offer specialist, pragmatic, integrated counsel on Leading Firms Brunswick Group a broad range of areas and critical threats with a Band 1 What the team is known for A corporate commu- truly international perspective – public affairs, geo- Brunswick Group nications heavyweight, Brunswick Group carries a politics, digital, financial communications, media Finsbury Glover Hering * formidable global presence and brings this fully relations, campaigns, litigation and crisis. When we Band 2 to bear in its crisis management advisory offering. have an issue, they’re in the trenches with us.” DRD Partnership International clients commend the firm for easy Notable practitioners FTI Consulting * access to senior-level advice across jurisdictions Charlie Potter, partner in London and co-lead in Hill+Knowlton Strategies spanning the UK, the US, Europe and Asia. The Brunswick’s Global Litigation and Disputes Com- New Century Media * UK team is highly praised for its strong leader- munications practice, is a key contact. Portland ship and deep expertise across sectors, boasting Band 3 a rich pool of experienced professionals including Finsbury Glover Hering Edelman former barristers and magic circle lawyers, gov- See profile on p.40 Infinite Global ernment officials, corporate executives, broad- What the team is known for Finsbury Glover ENGINE MHP + Mischief casters and editors of major national newspapers. Hering is a major player in the world of strategic Band 4 Strengths “I rate the Brunswick team as highly as communications, born from the merger in January The PHA Group possible for all aspects of their support – planning, 2021 of international corporate communications Project Associates counsel, insight, contingency, drafting and team- firm Finsbury with US public affairs advisory The work.” Glover Park Group and German strategic com- * Indicates firm with profile. “The team at Brunswick understands corporate munications firm Hering Schuppener. The UK Alphabetical order within each band. Band 1 is highest. 21 UK PR & Communications www.chambers.com

Crisis & Issues Management team is relied upon “As a team, one of their great assets is speed. A ments the crisis management capabilities offered by major household-name corporations across a successful crisis response rests on how quickly across its Corporate, Government and Health wide array of sectors from travel to television and the problem is identified and addressed. FTI have departments. Meanwhile, Portland’s specialist from restaurants to retail. Supported by a multi- an excellent sense of when emerging issues might disputes practice is on hand to lend to support any disciplinary team with broad industry experience, arise and act extremely quickly when they do.” litigation element. clients appreciate each practitioner’s consistent Notable practitioners Notable practitioners and integrated approach and deep market insight. James Melville-Ross, Senior Managing Director Philip Hall, senior partner and disputes practice Strengths “The team have a nuanced and mature and UK Head of Crisis and Issue Management, is lead, is a key contact. approach. They are strategic when needs be and a key contact. operational when that approach is needed. They have built confidence at multiple levels of our com- Hill+Knowlton Strategies Band 3 pany and are very highly regarded. Their junior What the team is known for Known for its members are also impressive and capable.” well-established crisis communications practice, Edelman “My experience working with them is fantastic. I Hill+Knowlton Strategies is considered a strong What the team is known for Edelman is the cor- always trust and count on the Finsbury team to partner and a reliable guiding hand by clients and porate communications firm of choice for interna- show up and deliver, and they always do.” legal counsel alike. The firm advises on the full tional household-name clients seeking to protect Notable practitioners spectrum of issues management through to high- and consolidate their reputations. The firm’s crisis Partners and co-heads of UK Crisis and Issues level crisis response. Alongside a robust offering and risk practice uses a combination of long-es- Management, Jenny Davey and James Leviton, are in cybersecurity and data breach incidents, the tablished, high-level experience and forensic key contacts. team enjoys a particularly strong reputation data tools to assist clients in navigating risks and assisting with sensitive consumer issues and staying ahead of the game with stakeholders’ product recalls. For longer-term clients, a focus needs, whether they be employees, shareholders, Band 2 on preparedness and training ensures that risks regulators or consumers. In a world where culture, can be navigated carefully and effectively. ethics and business are increasingly interlinked, DRD Partnership Strengths “They are proactive and organised. their tailored, commercial approach is relied upon What the team is known for Boasting an A safe pair of hands with the media on sensi- by clients needing to keep ahead of the trend. expanding team of seasoned crisis and reputa- tive topics. They give nuanced and well thought- Strengths “They are excellent. The team are tion experts, DRD Partnership combines the level through counsel on communications issues.” experts at risk identification, thinking through of client attention and commitment of a boutique “Strategically sound and pragmatic. I would always every angle and highlighting the issues we’re most consultancy with the experience and seniority of be comfortable working on a matter knowing that likely to face to help us prioritise. The team help a national-level advisory firm. Advising clients they are providing the PR advice.” with a broad range of services – risk identification, ranging from large corporates and institutions to Notable practitioners live crisis comms, community management and startups, SMEs and individuals, the team also car- Tim Luckett, Global Crisis Practice Lead, is a key reactive comms.” ries niche expertise in the education and charity contact. “They are a good team and were always available. I sectors, enjoying a roster of clients spanning found that the more we invested in the relationship independent schools, trustees, public bodies and New Century Media the better – you can’t manage these things at a dis- industry groups. Clients highlight their high-level See profile on p.31 tance; I think you have to bring your agency inside strategic insight and diligent, responsive service. What the team is known for New Century Media your organisation. If you are willing to do that then Strengths “They’d always be my one of my first is relied upon by clients operating in controversial they are an excellent team – and good fun to work choices. Very strategic, easy to work with and or highly regulated industries, those with sensitive with.” always see the bigger picture. Crisis management or politicised issues, and by companies or individ- Notable practitioners is all about judgement, and they all share that uals held under public scrutiny. The firm supports Stephanie Glover, Director in Edelman’s Issues & impeccable judgement. They’re extremely talented a strong client base in the UK and across Europe Crisis and Legal Affairs teams, is a key contact. people.” and assists a broad range of companies and indi- “DRD bring a very nuanced, practical approach to viduals to prepare for, manage and recover from Infinite Global a crisis. Excellent, no-nonsense strategising. And reputational crises. Their London-based team What the team is known for Award-winning decent juniors too – all the legwork that needs to be provides sector-specific assistance in industries transatlantic communications firm Infinite Global done, they work very hard and make it look easy.” ranging from energy and natural resources to is often sought out for reputation management Notable practitioners logistics or real estate. Clients value their effi- and crisis support by clients in the legal sector Partner Kate Miller is a key contact. ciency, reactiveness and collaborative approach. and beyond. The firm provides trusted counsel to Strengths “They are extremely efficient and really some of the world’s leading law firms and to major FTI Consulting understand how law and PR can work in parallel players in a broad range of sectors – from retail to See profile on p.41 with each other in a crisis situation. There’s an open- pharmaceuticals and from education to the finan- What the team is known for FTI Consulting ness when working with them – they’re not precious cial sector. Praised as prompt and collaborative, serves some of the world’s largest corporations, about anything, just very collaborative. Always the UK team is seasoned in delivering front line providing them with a truly international offering. happy to provide their input, or seek the lawyer’s. crisis communications for clients in complex and With the firm’s Strategic Communications advi- Clients get a seamless and joined-up approach, and high-profile challenges, where their reputations sory sitting within the wider context of its broader that kind of efficiency is vital in a crisis.” hang in the balance. consulting group, FTI is well placed to guide cli- “NCM are very good at viewing a crisis within the Strengths “I’ve worked with multiple global PR ents through their most multi-dimensional, com- longer-term context and strategy – this is true even firms and the level of client service Infinite provides plex crises. Complementing their offering is a when a situation is quite febrile and reactive.” is second to none. They are responsive, organised, specialism in data analytics, which leverages the Notable practitioners professional, and stellar listeners. Infinite is truly in firm’s considerable strengths in this area to pro- Senior consultant Alex Nekrassov is a key contact. it together with their clients.” vide clients with a 360-degree view of imminent Notable practitioners and longer-term risks, as well as critical insight Portland Head of Professional Services and Crisis & Litiga- into traditional and social media trends and tra- What the team is known for Portland is often tion, Ryan McSharry is a key contact. jectories. called upon for its expertise in disputes and Strengths “I like FTI’s ability to use different tech- crisis management where matters involve a polit- ENGINE MHP + Mischief nologies and methods to serve different client ical, geopolitical or governmental component. What the team is known for ENGINE MHP + Mis- scenarios, and the fact that they can work inter- Retained by high-profile organisations and indi- chief is a trusted partner for clients looking to suc- nationally as a single team. They respond in a con- viduals as well as governmental bodies in various cessfully navigate the nexus of business, social nected fashion, seamlessly, quickly and with great countries, the firm differentiates itself with its media and activism in a frenetic and fast-evolving skill; this is a differentiator for FTI.” expertise in international affairs, which comple- world. Leveraging the power of behavioural sci-

22 www.chambers.com PR & Communications UK ence, the firm differentiates itself by drawing Band 4 Project Associates on its understanding of society’s polarities to What the team is known for Reputed for its expe- steer clients through complex, multi-stakeholder The PHA Group rience and longstanding expertise in complex threats. ENGINE MHP offers a rapid response What the team is known for The PHA Group is communications, Project Associates is called service for live crises and, for businesses seeking one of London’s leading PR and communications upon by clients to assist with multifaceted issues to stay ahead of threats, a suite of crisis prepar- agencies. Boasting a star-studded list of private where traditional communication and PR models edness services ranging from scenario planning, clients alongside well-known corporate names, have failed. The firm is known for creating inno- simulations and training through to tailored com- the firm prides itself on delivering impressive vative strategies and campaigns to lift clients munications protocols. results, whether that be through proactive cam- out of issues they are facing, and tackle threats Strengths “They delivered a really robust and paigns or fire-fighting reputational damage. The head-on. With an expanding footprint and offices in-depth piece of work. We were extremely pleased firm is particularly strong in its tabloid media in the UK, the USA and Europe, the firm is the with it and had some dry run-throughs too. They contacts and known for its work in celebrity and chosen counsel of high net worth individuals in didn’t take it off the shelf – it was created for us and brand reputation management, repairing and the eye of the media as well as businesses facing with us, bespoke for our own needs and risk profile. rebuilding damaged brands as well as fighting reputational threats. Really instrumental and challenging of us, testing with its clients on the front line of a media crisis. Notable practitioners our thinking and drawing on best practice.” Strengths “They provide a level of experience that CEO Rob Worthington and founder and executive Notable practitioners clients find very reassuring. No matter the subject chair David Rigg are key contacts. Barnaby Fry, Head of Crisis & Risk, is a key con- matter, they understand the newspaper business. tact. Great contacts and experienced in handling the PR side of things. And very much team players.” Notable practitioners Phil Hall, founder and chairman, is a key contact.

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OFFICES ALACO UNITED KINGDOM www.alaco.com tel: 020 7087 8660 LONDON: 17 Connaught Place, W2 2ES Tel: 020 7087 8660 Firm Overview: Established in 2002 by experienced industry practitioners, Alaco is a leading business intelligence consul- CONTACTS tancy, based in London and operating globally. The firm’s principals remain active in case work, supporting Gordon Rainey an international, multilingual team with backgrounds in law, finance, professional services, government Email: [email protected] and journalism. Oliver Gorton Email: [email protected] Alaco’s transactions advisory practice offers a variety of research and intelligence services in the context of investments, partnerships or other non-contentious commercial matters. This includes compliance-driven Richard Ankerson Email: [email protected] mandates in the AML/KYC arena, in-depth reputational due diligence on companies and individuals, and complex strategic intelligence assignments. Clients include some of the world’s leading corporations, investment banks and other financial institutions, with mandates often originating from the general counsel’s office or outside counsel. The firm’s methodology involves a combination of robust open source research and the gathering of informed insight from its network of sources around the world.

AML/KYC Due Diligence Strategic Intelligence Alaco regularly provides AML/KYC reports to Recent mandates include: Alaco also is engaged regularly by general and the legal and compliance departments of major ■ For a multinational commodities house, outside counsel to help shed light on opaque investment banks, other financial institutions and an in-depth assessment of two corporate situations of strategic importance to its clients. corporations. The primary aim of such reports is to services firms offering access to various African From broad themes such as market entry and identify and assess any reputational risk in regard to governments. Work included open source competitor positioning, to more granular issues the subject, e.g., allegations or evidence of bribery or research and numerous discussions across East around management and stakeholder dynamics, corruption, political exposure, regulatory censure, Africa, the UAE, India and Malta clients come to Alaco in such situations not only or sanctions exposure (particularly via the US Office ■ For a leading investment bank, a compre- to minimise risk but also to maximise opportuni- of Foreign Assets Control). hensive report on the government of Ukraine ties around transactions and investments. The ahead of a sovereign bond issue, including methodology behind such mandates is weighted Typically the firm’s clients commission such reports the track record of the Ministry of Finance in heavily towards source intelligence, gathering to ensure compliance with a variety of laws and terms of resisting improper political interfer- informed views and insights from a cross-section regulations, most notably the US FCPA and cor- ence, and whether there was any realistic of human sources familiar with the issues. responding legislation. Increasingly, such reviews prospect of tackling endemic corruption also include a thorough assessment of the subject’s ■ For an international development bank, Alaco Analytics ESG credentials and compliance. a report addressing a Chinese state owned Alaco also provides specialist due diligence entity’s ability to develop and operate major reporting for the crypto/digital asset space. Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) renewable energy projects outside China. Through a combination of blockchain analytics, The firm’s EDD reports focus in more exhaustive There was a particular emphasis on governance public record research and source intelligence, detail on subjects of interest to the client – and the manner in which the company had Alaco Analytics identifies risk associated with typically corporate entities, the principals behind previously dealt with the forced relocation of counterparties whose activities span the tradi- them, and related issues which may impact a people tional and digital realms. contemplated transaction. Again, the primary ■ For a Swiss private bank, an examination of driver for such reports is to identify and mitigate the source of wealth of a politically connected In all areas of its transactions advisory practice, against any risks relating to the subject(s). These Latin American businessman Alaco brings discretion, sound commercial judg- reports typically will reflect a combination of ment, and an acute sensitivity to the needs of each open source research and confidential discussions particular client and the brief in hand. with relevant sources curated for the assignment.

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OFFICES CONTROL RISKS UNITED KINGDOM www.controlrisks.com tel: 020 7970 2100 LONDON: Cottons Centre, Cottons Lane, SE1 2QG Employees: 3000+ Tel: 020 7970 2100 Email: [email protected] Overview & History: The firm also has offices in the following Control Risks is a specialist risk consultancy. The firm is committed to helping its clients build organisa- locations: Abu Dhabi, Al Khobar, tions that are secure, compliant and resilient in an age of ever-changing risk and connectivity. Amsterdam, Baghdad, Basra, Beijing, Berlin, Bogota, Chicago, Copenhagen, Informed and responsible risk taking is essential to success in any ambitious organisation. Control Risks Delhi, Dubai, Erbil, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, has unparalleled experience in helping to solve the challenges and crises that can arise when you seek to Houston, Johannesburg, Lagos, Los convert risk into opportunity. The firm has been helping the world’s leading companies and organisations Angeles, Maputo, Mexico City, Moscow, for more than 40 years. The insight and depth of experience it has gained are invaluable in providing the Mumbai, Nairobi, New York, Panama City, intelligence needed to grasp opportunities and manage risk with greater certainty. Paris, Port Harcourt, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Sao Paulo, Tokyo, Control Risks is committed to enabling its clients to succeed in an increasingly volatile world where the Washington DC ability to understand and manage geopolitical, compliance and security issues is key to sustainable global success. Main Areas of Practice: ■ Political & Country Risk ■ Operational and Protective Security ■ Enterprise Security ■ Enterprise Resilience ■ Crisis Response ■ Ethics, Compliance and Governance ■ ESG and Sustainable Business ■ Forensics, Investigations and Litigation ■ Investment Support ■ Training and Development Solutions

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OFFICES DILIGENCIA GROUP UNITED KINGDOM www.diligenciagroup.com tel: +44 1865 554021 OXFORD: Summertown Pavilion, 18-24 Middle Way, OX2 7LG Firm Overview Tel: +44 1865 554021 Diligencia provides its clients with access to trusted legal entity data as a foundation for their due Email: [email protected] diligence casework in Africa and the wider Middle East, supported by tailored corporate intelligence for those who require deeper insight. The Oxford-based company uses only primary, authoritative sources to capture externally verified content for a region which is hugely underserved by readily accessible information on corporate entities, their relationships and assets. In this way, Diligencia ensures accuracy and compliance with generally accepted global standards for sourcing information required for due diligence processes. The company’s business model differs from other information providers; between the large consultan- cies who do not tend to own data but offer highly customised solutions, and the global data providers that provide large, static databases with little in the way of personalised service, Diligencia is carving out a ‘third way’ of providing intelligently curated data at scale combined with highly responsive client service. The company was established in 2008 and now has a team of more than 70 multi-lingual analysts, software developers and operations specialists across three offices – Oxford (headquarters), Tangier and Dubai.

ClarifiedBy.com Diligencia’s flagship online platform, ClarifiedBy.com, offers access to verified information on over 8 million organisations and individuals, enabling users to quickly identify ultimate beneficial own- ers, legal entity identifiers, links to ruling families, family offices and State-owned enterprises in the region, and to conduct compliance screening. Organisation and individual profiles hold information on company registration, ownership, manage- ment, subsidiaries and associated companies and wider direct and indirect relationships.

Specialist corporate intelligence For those situations where a deeper level of analysis is required, Diligencia offers a range of special- ist corporate intelligence services ranging from litigation support, asset tracing and official record retrieval. This combination of data at scale and targeted insight enables their clients to effectively manage their compliance obligations, market strategies and counterparty risks across Africa and the wider Middle East region. Services Recent awards and nominations Media coverage

The company regularly supports lawyers and other ■ Winner: Rising Star 2021, RiskTech100 2021 Diligencia’s research has been instrumental in a advisers working on M&A transactions, disputes ■ Winner: Most Innovative Data Provider, Data number of investigative global news stories and and litigation cases, by conducting in-depth Management Insight Awards 2020 their commentary and perspectives have recently public record research in the relevant jurisdiction. ■ Finalist: Best Reference Data Provider, Waters featured in the Financial Times, the Wall Street Diligencia helps to: Rankings 2021 Journal, and MEED. ■ Accelerate conflict checks, business ■ Finalist: Best Data Solution for KYC, RegTech acceptance and client on-boarding Insight Awards 2021 Europe ■ Confirm ownership and corporate structures ■ Finalist: The Data Excellence Awards, Lloyds of counterparties Bank National Business Awards UK 2020 ■ Identify associations and relationships ■ Finalist: Best Entity Data Solution and Best across the MEA region as possible avenues of KYC & Client On-Boarding Solution, Data investigation Management Insight Awards 2020 ■ Asset tracing: identify shareholdings and property ownership of parties ■ Individual tracing: establish travel move- ments and whereabouts of individuals ■ Litigation checks: search for historical and current litigation against companies and individuals

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SERVICES FALANX ASSYNT Business Intelligence / Strategic Intelligence www.falanx.com/assynt tel: 020 7856 9450 Compliance Corporate Strategy Managing Director: Charles Hollis Embedded Analysts Number of employees: 28 External Affairs Languages: Arabic, English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish Geopolitical Risk Intelligence Security & Resilience Overview & History: Strategic Forecasting Falanx Assynt is a global intelligence consultancy specialising in research on emerging markets. A divi- sion of Falanx Group, the firm has provided multinational organisations with geopolitical, strategic, and OFFICE HEADQUARTERS commercial risk analysis since 2003. Falanx Assynt continues to be a long-term intelligence partner to UNITED KINGDOM clients, who rely on Assynt’s high value analysis and forecasts to anticipate risks, evaluate opportunities, READING (HEAD OFFICE): The Blade, Abbey and foresee outcomes in global markets. Assynt has pioneered an approach to providing risk intelligence Square, RG1 3BE and strategic advisory through embedded partnerships, supported by in-house research analysis and local Tel: 020 7856 9450 sources across a global network. Email: [email protected] The firm’s intelligence framework is built on proprietary methodology that integrates the understanding of geopolitical, security, reputational and commercial risks, underpinned by a rigorous commitment to INTERNATIONAL OFFICES quality. Client projects are delivered by a highly skilled team of analysts located across Europe, Asia, the Falanx Assynt also has operations in London, UK, as well as the following locations: Middle East, and North America. Clients also benefit from Assynt’s extensive strategic insight into the Hong Kong operational priorities of transnational jihadist networks. Ireland Services: UAE United States Global Risk Intelligence: Strategic / Business Intelligence: Fortnightly global risk analysis through the flag- Clients commission Assynt experts to work on CONTACT ship Assynt Report, providing over 120 reports a variety of projects to meet their requirements. Charles Hollis every month on 50+ countries across the Middle Falanx Assynt’s specialists address the difficult Tel: 020 7856 9454 East, Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Former questions by offering insight into local political, Email: [email protected] Soviet Union. Assynt also produces monthly social, regulatory or sector dynamics, as well as Key Clients Across: reports on Islamist extremism, responsive report- due diligence into both individuals and compa- ■ Aviation ing on significant geopolitical events and Global nies. ■ Aerospace & Defence Themes reports which include the following key ■ Banking & Financial Services areas; COVID-19, cybersecurity, environmental Litigation Support: ■ Consumer & Retail risks & activism, global jihadism, great power A sub-category of Falanx Assynt’s strategic intel- ■ Legal competition, and international trade. ligence work, the strong research capabilities and

extensive reach allow Assynt to support clients ■ NGO ■ Oil & Gas Embedded Analysts: who are litigating in complex jurisdictions where ■ Technology Falanx Assynt allows clients to leverage the understanding of geopolitical, regulatory, cultural ■ Telecommunications strength of their analysis and expertise to enhance or historic trends are critical. Assynt also assists their in-house capabilities through its embedded law firms and their clients with asset traces, wit- analysts’ programme, at the same time easing the ness identification, public records research and pressure of recruiting high calibre candidates. more. Analysts are fully integrated into the client’s global reporting network while maintaining ac- cess to Assynt’s worldwide specialists, ensuring clients benefit from the entirety of Assynt’s insight and knowledge.

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OFFICES G3 UNITED KINGDOM 020 7 467 2040 www.g3.co tel: LONDON: 40 George Street, W1U 7DW Tel: +44 20 7 467 2040 Overview & History: Email: [email protected] ■ G3 is a high-end strategic intelligence and investigations firm UNITED STATES ■ Established in 2004 and headquartered in London, G3 leverages a global network that reaches NEW YORK: 99 Park Ave, Suite 1510, NY 10016 into almost every jurisdiction and market sector to provide its clients with commercially relevant Tel: +1 646 455-9063 intelligence Email: [email protected] ■ Underpinning this platform are the skills and experience of an established, senior team drawn from finance, the law, government and investigations backgrounds, supported by a bench of Senior Advisers ■ Its discreet and commercial approach is trusted by four of the five largest energy companies in Europe, seven of the ten largest investment funds globally, FTSE100 and Fortune50 companies, and most of the world’s leading law firms Offering: Key contacts: Head of Americas: Goran Maksimovic Strategic Intelligence Investigations Email: [email protected] Deal-related intelligence, helping clients to fully Working with corporate counsel and legal teams understand the commercial dynamics of a deal to investigate fraud, corruption claims and Head of Asia: Mike Swaine environment while providing advice on navigat- whistle-blowing allegations. Core skills include Email: [email protected] ing uncertainties and mitigating risks. Intelligence forensic accounting, books and records analysis, Head of CIS: Rupert Benzecry may involve mapping a competitor landscape, lifestyle profiling, and witness interviewing. Email: [email protected] analysing regulatory change, identifying internal Head of Europe: Tom Russell or unforeseen threats, or assessing the integrity of Litigation Support Email: [email protected] key customer relationships. G3’s information and Support in the context of complex legal disputes, Head of MENA: Kayla Branson-Leung advice aims to enable business relationships and by identifying information and intelligence for Email: [email protected] progress transactions, through relevant insights leverage around settlement negotiations or to and frank advice about potential risks. support litigation strategies. This may include Head of Sub-Saharan Africa: Darcie Allen gathering evidence, identifying and locating Email: [email protected] Reputational Due Diligence witnesses, providing affidavits on findings, and Head of Investigations: Aakash Brahmachari Due diligence on prospective acquisition targets, review of documentary material. G3 also identi- Email: [email protected] business partners, management teams and senior fies, maps and locates assets to assist lawyers be- Head of Strategic Intelligence: Anwar hires, particularly where managing regulatory and fore considering whether to launch a case and to Darkazally reputational risks alongside understanding com- support enforcement of judgements and awards. Email: [email protected] mercial capabilities is critical. G3 addresses mat- ters relating to personal and professional integrity, Cyber Defence Executive Chairman: Michael Bevan bribery, corruption or fraud, and investigate ESG Assessment of IT security infrastructure and Email: [email protected] issues such as human rights abuses, labour force hostile actor defence systems. Includes technical CEO: Nick Alcock exploitation, environmental misconduct and sup- evaluation and penetration-testing, screening Email: [email protected] ply chain concerns. of CSO and relevant IT and risk teams, incident management processes, and gap analysis of over- Market Entry all security culture. Understanding the broader context around a market entry strategy. Includes exploration of market dynamics, evaluating the agenda of in-country stakeholders including governments and regulators, and identifying and profiling key decision-makers. G3 also provides country- and market-risk assessments, covering areas from internal political dynamics through to corruption and state-capture risks.

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SERVICES GREYHAWK Transactions www.greyhawk-uk.com tel: +44 20 7406 7510 Investigations Disputes Number of Employees: 7

Languages: Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish. OFFICES LONDON: 5 Chancery Lane, WC2A 1LG Overview & History: Tel: +44 20 7406 7510 Greyhawk is a corporate intelligence and investigations specialist. The firm supports general counsel Email: [email protected] and law firms during transactions, investigations and disputes. Greyhawk is a “low volume - high impact” firm, where each engagement is led by a director. Greyhawk’s directors each have over 20 years of intelligence and investigations experience. Greyhawk has three main practice areas: transactions; investigations; and disputes. Services:

Transactions Disputes Investigations Greyhawk supports clients entering new markets Greyhawk gathers evidence and intelligence Greyhawk offers a rapid and discreet response by providing ground-up analysis of non-financial during complex, high value and cross-border dis- to clients facing fraud, conflict of interest and factors that impact investment success. The firm’s putes. This includes identifying assets to support corruption allegations, especially in countries market entry services include analysing political enforcement of judgements and monetisation of where head office has limited oversight. The firm’s risks, stakeholder mapping of key officials and arbitral awards; locating and profiling witnesses investigators gather facts about companies and competitors, investigating the experience of other and defendants; establishing jurisdiction and risk individuals from “outside the enterprise” to sup- foreign investors and assessing security risks. of asset dissipation; and evidencing beneficial port legal and compliance teams. Greyhawk performs enhanced due diligence ownership of assets held in offshore structures. of the background, track record, integrity and The firm has identified over US$ 500m of recover- International Work able assets since 2019. Greyhawk has successfully reputation of potential business partners. The Greyhawk operates globally, and is especially acted for both claimants and sovereigns in mul- firm’s work always combines the analysis of known for its work in the EMEA region, includ- tiple investor-state arbitration cases. public information with the discreet collection ing the CIS, Middle East and Africa. of intelligence from in-country human sources. Greyhawk’s due diligence clients include four multilateral development institutions, nine in- vestment banks and leading multinationals.

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PRACTICE AREAS LEIGH DAY International www.leighday.co.uk tel: 020 7650 1200 fax: 020 7253 4433 Human Rights Personal Injury Senior Partner: Martyn Day Industrial Disease Managing Partner: Chris Benson Administrative & Public Law Partners: 57 Assistant Solicitors: 81 Negligence Other fee-earners: 222 (Paralegals & Associates): 187 Employment Environment Firm Overview: Product Liability Leigh Day is a top 100 law firm committed to claimant only cases ensuring that individuals have the same access to justice as the UK Government, large corporations and public bodies. In particular, we are a global OFFICES leader in the field of business and human rights. UNITED KINGDOM International Work LONDON: Priory House, 25 St John’s Lane, EC1M 4LB Leigh Day’s international work is ground-breaking ■ RAID co-ordinated a letter signed by key and has pushed the boundaries of the law. international NGOs including Amnesty, MANCHESTER: Central Park Building C (MAN35), M40 5BP Leigh Day’s team has run the landmark cases in African Coalition for Corporate Account- the last 26 years, which have helped to define the ability, AFREWATCH, LMN, CJC, Southern Tel: 020 7650 1200 Fax: 020 7253 4433 Africa Resource Watch that was sent to the top obligations of businesses to the communities in Email: [email protected] which they operate. Every case that has advanced investors in Anglo American ahead of their the law for the benefit of the victims has been Annual 2020/21 Results. CONTACTS brought by the firm. ■ Finally, Leigh Day and Amnesty Southern International Group Claims: Richard Meeran Africa hosted a webinar in early May on Leigh Day takes on major human rights litigation Environment: Martyn Day that other firms would not consider because of Human Rights and Toxic Mining Legacies in Human Rights: Jamie Beagent the legal and logistical challenges, the resources of Southern Africa, which used the Kabwe case multinational defendants and the poverty of the to highlight the human and environmental Employment & Discrimination: Emma Satyamurti and Nigel Mackay clients it represents. impact that historical mining operations leave behind in the region. Many of the firm’s cases involve working with Leigh Day has worked closely with RAID on AAA Leigh Day and Shipbreaking Platform worked International NGOs including Amnesty, Corpo- & Ors vs (1) Petra Diamonds Ltd, (2) Williamson closely together with great effect on the case of rate Justice Coalition (CJC), Greenpeace, Rights Diamonds Ltd, a case arising from allegations Begum v Maran [2020] EWHC 1846 (QB), and and Accountability in Development (RAID), of severe abuse committed by security guards [2021] EWCA Civ 326. Shipbreaking Platform, London Mining Network working on the Williamson Diamonds mine in The case, which has global consequences for the (LMN), Oxfam, Catholic Agency for Overseas Tanzania. Following in-depth investigations by shipping industry as well as developing tort law Development (CAFOD), Business Human Rights RAID, Leigh Day acted for 71 individuals, all of in new and exciting directions, was on behalf of Resource Centre, War on Want, Peace Brigades whom suffered severe physical abuse, or were a Bangladeshi widow whose husband suffered a International, Friends of the Earth. Leigh Day representing family members who had sadly died fatal accident while dismantling an end-of-life also works extensively with foreign lawyers and from their injuries. Throughout the case, RAID vessel on the beaches of Chattogram. experts across a range of jurisdictions. continued to investigate and document the abuses The vessel had been managed by a British com- A recent case highlighting the firm’s close and committed on the mine. The claim settled in May pany, and the claimant alleged that this company effective collaboration with NGOs has been 2021 in a deal worth £4.3m. The comprehensive was responsible for sending the ship to Chatto- the Kabwe class action against Anglo American settlement package included: gram, where death and serious injury of workers South Africa in the Johannesburg High Court ■ Compensation for the 71 individual was inevitable. on behalf of 100,000 individuals in the Kabwe claimants; Leigh Day worked closely with Shipbreaking District of Zambia who are believed to have been ■ Community projects aimed at providing Platform to adduce evidence about the horrors poisoned by lead from the former Anglo mining economic development around the mine; of shipbreaking in Chattogram, and Shipbreaking operation. Leigh Day is collaborating with SA ■ Medical support programme to improve Platform’s founder, Ingvild Jenssen, submitted a attorneys Mbuyisa Moleele on this matter. A access to healthcare for communities around witness statement which was positively received number of NGOs have actively supported this the mine; by both the High Court and Court of Appeal. case, including the following: ■ Establishment of an Operational Grievance Thanks in part of Shipbreaking Platform’s evi- ■ AFREWATCH, a Congolese NGO that Mechanism dence, Leigh Day successfully overcame a strike monitors the impact of the industrial and out application by the Defendant and the case artisanal mining sector in the Southern Africa resolved in 2021. region sent a letter at the beginning of the year to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child urging them to raise the Kabwe issue in their next meeting.

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SERVICES NEW CENTURY MEDIA Reputation Management www.newcenturymedia.co.uk tel: +44 (0)20 7930 8033 fax: +44 (0)20 7930 3671 Corporate and Financial Communications Political Communications and Lobbying Chairman: David W.B. Burnside Criss Communications Number of employees: 20 Campaigning Board Level Strategic Counsel Languages: English, French, German, Hungarian, Romanian, Russian, Spanish OFFICES Overview & History: Established in 2008, New Century is an international, London headquartered crisis and reputation UNITED KINGDOM management consultancy with industry-leading, global experience. Its work has spanned the US, Europe, LONDON: 85 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6PD Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Tel: +44 (0)20 7930 8033 Email: [email protected] The company is widely recognised in the industry for its litigation and legal support offering, having been instructed on over 70 mandates since inception, which have included advising corporate and private clients CONTACT involved in some of the world’s largest and highest profile cross border legal disputes. It has also assisted George Parker clients during some of the most prominent ever regulatory and white-collar investigations and inquiries. Tel: (0)20 7930 8033 New Century regularly works alongside the world’s leading law firms and barristers, advising clients on Email: [email protected] managing their reputation and protecting their privacy during times of legal conflict. Services:

Litigation Support: Private Companies and Litigation Support: Publicly Quoted White Collar Investigations and Regulatory Individuals Companies Inquiries ■ Advising a prominent banking family ■ Advising one of the largest FTSE100 compa- ■ Advising a prominent property investor in involved in a US$600m dispute against several nies in relation to multiple civil proceedings relation to a high-profile fraud investigation by overseas companies against the backdrop of a across several European jurisdictions, totaling the Serious Fraud Office, as well as subsequent high-profile regulatory investigation more than US$2bn legal proceedings initiated by the client against ■ Acting for a major bank in relation to ■ Providing counsel to one of the world’s several third parties, totaling US$3bn multiple civil claims totaling in excess of biggest management groups in High Court ■ Acting for a large multi-national industry US$10bn against its former shareholders and proceedings relating to a dispute triggered by leader during one of the highest ever profile other third parties in various legal centres in a transaction dating back to the 2008 financial Serious Fraud Office investigations Europe crisis ■ Supporting a well-known sports personality ■ Advising one of the world’s largest natural ■ Defending a US$1bn claim brought by a large during a high-profile regulatory inquiry and resources companies in relation to multiple international legal and professional services criminal investigation following investigations legal disputes in London totaling US$2bn firm against a UK technology company in made by a national newspaper ■ Supporting a New York based financial relation to a significant acquisition ■ Supporting the legal defence of a top FTSE institution and other private investors in ■ Advising a high-profile insurance business in corporation following the commencement of a relation to claims exceeding US$3bn across relation to a US$80m dispute against a major regulatory investigation multiple jurisdictions against a prominent accountancy firm global property investment group ■ Advising one of the world’s leading natural ■ Defending a partner at a prominent resources businesses on a high court litigation global professional services firm in relation against a high profile financial professional to a regulatory inquiry which commenced services firm relating to a failed acquisition following an investigation into FIFA by Swiss authorities ■ Advising a UK financial institution in its defence of a legal claim brought by one of the world’s highest profile investment bank relating to the trading of complex financial instruments

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OFFICES S-RM BRAZIL www.s-rminform.com tel: +44 (0)20 3763 9595 RIO DE JANEIRO: Praia de Botafogo, 228, 1105, RJ, 22.250-906 Key Pre-Transactional Advisory Contacts: Natalie Thomas Stafford (Global Practice Tel: +55 21 3031 6030 Head), Toby Thomas (Global Practice Deputy Head) HONG KONG Number of Employees: 250+ HONG KONG: Unit 8102, YF Life Tower, 33 International Offices: 6 Lockhart Road, Wanchai Tel: +852 6209 2185, +852 3008 2134 Year founded: 2005 Number of Languages Spoken: 30+ including Afrikaans, Arabic, Armenian, Bengali, Bulgarian, SOUTH AFRICA Cantonese, Czech, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, CAPE TOWN: 21st Floor, Towers South, The Towers, 2 Heerengracht, Cnr Hertzog Boulevard, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Ukrainian Foreshore, 8001 Tel: +27 (0)21 300 9870 Overview & History: S-RM is a global intelligence and cyber security consultancy comprising 250+ practitioners across six UNITED KINGDOM (HQ) international offices, serving clients across all regions and major sectors. Headquartered in London with LONDON: 4th Floor, Beaufort House, 15 St offices in Cape Town, Hong Kong, Rio de Janeiro, New York, and Washington, D.C., S-RM supports clients Botolph Street, , EC3A 7DT Tel: +44 (0)20 3763 9595 by providing intelligence that informs critical decision-making and strategies. The firm established a dedicated deal advisory practice in 2018 to provide specialist pre-transactional -ad UNITED STATES visory support to clients. S-RM’s intelligence is deployed ahead of investments, M&A, new ventures, major NEW YORK: 200 Liberty Street, New York, 10281 Tel: +1 212 653 1910 financings, joint ventures and market entry. The team provides pre-transactional due diligence to some of the world’s largest private equity houses, corporate M&A teams and international financial institutions. WASHINGTON: One Thomas Circle NW, Suite 700, DC, 20005 In parallel to its deal advisory practice, S-RM has a disputes and investigations team which deploys intel- Tel: +1 917 748 172 ligence in litigation, international arbitration, internal investigations and fraud-related investigations. The team works on many different types of dispute, including contractual; shareholder; joint venture; trademark or IP; family and investor state disputes. Main Areas of Practice: Recent Experience: S-RM’s deal advisory practice provides special- S-RM’s clients include law firms, private equity, ■ Advising an Africa-focused private equity ist support to clients ahead of transactions, hedge funds, institutional investors, multinational firm on integrity and regulatory risks ahead of delivering intelligence that supports informed corporations, development finance institutions, a potential fintech investment in West Africa deal decisions and answering strategic questions impact investors, investment banks, sovereign ■ Providing intelligence on the seed capital arising from legal and financial due diligence. The wealth funds and investment managers. These of a bank in Eastern Europe in advance of a practice specialises in assessing integrity issues; clients trust S-RM at critical and sensitive stages potential investment by a DFI reputational concerns; corporate governance; of a transaction to work with speed, versatility, ■ Working for a major European corporate to track-records; corruption, bribery and other fi- regional or sectoral experience and discretion. investigate the corporate governance of existing nancial crime concerns; the leveraging of political S-RM builds long-term partnerships with its management at a group of target assets in Latin relationships for commercial gain; cyber security; clients to gain a deep understanding of their America regulatory dynamics; and, ESG concerns. S-RM’s requirements and challenges. Fostering close re- ■ Supporting a US telecoms investor with a traditional investigators are also supported by the lationships means that the company can respond potential investment in East Asia, investigating company’s cyber security experts, who conduct quickly to changing requirements for its clients corruption allegations and inappropriate dark and deep web research and identify cyber throughout the deal cycle and adapt its approach relationships between the counterparties and risks to investment targets. The practice’s areas of as its clients’ needs evolve. land authorities particular expertise include: ■ Advising a law firm and its ultimate private The firm’s advice is direct, honest and objective. equity client on market entry into Central Asia ■ Pre-transactional due diligence S-RM delivers tangible results and presents its and the extent of political interference at the ■ ESG due diligence findings in clear, straightforward language. The target asset ■ Provenance investigations company’s approach is always transparent, and ■ Background checks emphasis is placed on understanding clients and ■ Dark and deep web research staying in close contact with them throughout ■ Cyber due diligence the transaction, as well as being able to liaise with ■ Market entry studies other advisors. A rigorous methodology, deep Research and analysis are provided by six regional regional expertise and diverse career experience teams, which together provide expert coverage of collectively mean that S-RM’s clients can always a range of jurisdictions globally, from the most rely on the firm’s advice and act upon its intel- prominent to some of the smallest and most ob- ligence. scure. Collectively, S-RM’s analysts and managers speak over 30 languages and have been hired from a broad range of sectors including intelligence, government, finance, journalism, the military and academia. Each team is adept at locating hard- to-find open source information and has built an extensive network of human sources on the ground. On every project, S-RM brings together the most relevant and experienced practitioners from across the business, creating teams designed to address unique problems and complex chal- lenges.

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PR & Communications Band 2 The Levinson Group Crisis Management See profile on p.43 Leading Firms Brunswick Group What the team is known for Strategic commu- Band 1 What the team is known for A corporate commu- nications firm The Levinson Group is a boutique Sard Verbinnen & Co * nications heavyweight, Brunswick Group carries a firm with offices in New York and Washington, DC. Band 2 formidable global presence and brings this fully With crisis management forming a key part of its Brunswick Group to bear in its crisis management advisory offering. core business offering, the firm regularly partners Finsbury Glover Hering * International clients commend the firm for easy with leading law firms on high-profile matters. The The Levinson Group * access to senior-level advice across jurisdictions team’s journalistic clout and dedication to robust Trident DMG spanning the UK, the USA, Europe and Asia. The client service makes them an adviser of choice Band 3 US team is valued by clients for its efficiency, ver- for businesses facing reputational damage from Edelman satility and legal literacy, as well as for its prac- public scandals, media scrutiny, product issues or Reevemark * titioners’ solution-oriented approach throughout regulatory investigation. Risa Heller Communications nuanced challenges. Strengths “They are deeply experienced, Band 4 Strengths “You get the senior partners’ time and extremely skilled and above all dedicated to their The Abernathy MacGregor Group attention, but the wider team is also extremely clients. The most important thing is they get results. FTI Consulting * strong. Work products and materials are fast, effi- There’s no wasted energy on trying to impress cli- Infinite Global cient and well written – in the sense that they under- ents with their efforts; they just get the job done.” Kekst CNC stand the legal risks, that one word can trigger a Notable practitioners Poston Communications whole new risk, especially in an unfolding situation. Founder and CEO Molly Levinson is a key contact. * Indicates firm with profile. They understand the risks of saying too much. Very Alphabetical order within each band. Band 1 is highest. mission-focused and versatile, with deep expertise.” Trident DMG Notable practitioners What the team is known for Trident DMG is Band 1 Ellen Moskowitz, co-leader of the firm’s global known as a boutique communications firm with a litigation communications and crisis practice, is a bold approach. Trusted by a wide range of busi- Sard Verbinnen & Co key contact. nesses and private clients whose reputations are See profile on p.48 in jeopardy due to whistle-blower allegations, What the team is known for Pre-eminent stra- Finsbury Glover Hering regulatory investigations or negative media cam- tegic communications firm Sard Verbinnen is See profile on p.40 paigns, DMG’s practitioners enjoy a strong repu- widely regarded as the turn-to firm for clients What the team is known for Finsbury Glover tation for fighting hard for their clients, no matter seeking high-level, pragmatic counsel for the full Hering is a major player in the world of strategic how tight the corner they are in. The firm boasts spectrum of corporate and institutional matters. communications, born from the merger in January superb media contacts and a dedicated crisis Across a range of industries, clients facing com- 2021 of international corporate communications practice that goes beyond firefighting to focus on plex or highly sensitive issues turn to the firm’s firm Finsbury with US public affairs advisory The furthering its clients’ broader strategic objectives. Crisis & Special Situations practice, which brings Glover Park Group and German strategic com- Strengths “We had 100% confidence in the team. together seasoned communications experts munications firm Hering Schuppener. US clients They were diligent in laying out the risks and ben- experienced in handling fast-moving crises and highlight the commerciality and high-level stra- efits of decisions every step of the way. I’ve had exemplifying the firm’s reputation for its excep- tegic capabilities of the Crisis & Issues Manage- experience with other crisis and PR firms, and one tional client service and media network. ment team, as well as their commitment to agile quality that sets Trident apart is their broad and Strengths “They have just been invaluable. They client service. deep reservoir of experience, so there is no situa- are extremely good at looking ahead, asking all Strengths “Finsbury’s analysis and insights are tion they have not seen. They do not flinch at a fire, the right questions and figuring out exactly what is top notch. They are always thinking, looking around and they calibrate their level of aggressiveness really going on. They work fast but think through all corners. Their attention to detail is immaculate. toward the need. Furthermore, the junior partners the angles and potential consequences, including Documents arrive executive-ready. But they are made a point of getting to know the interests and the legal side. Scoping out issues to minimise, also great collaborators when we aren’t looking for sensitivities of each stakeholder involved in the knowing exactly when to wait and hold back, and a shiny finished object but would rather get into matter so that the advice they gave was sufficiently when to step in to fight back and change a narrative. the weeds together with the agency. They scale in nuanced and that much more effective.” We have a culture of transparency and accounta- terms of manpower and geography seamlessly. As Notable practitioners bility, and they are very aligned with that – I’ve never a client, you never feel them having growing pains Co-founders and partners Joshua Galper and felt uncomfortable with their advice.” when the work gets intense or when we need to Adam Goldberg are key contacts. Notable practitioners take advantage of time zones to bring in regions Co-CEOs George Sard and Paul Verbinnen are key outside of the US core team.” contacts. Notable practitioners Paul Holmes, global managing partner, is a key contact.

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Band 3 Strengths “My experience working with Risa financial sector. In particular, US clients highlight Heller Communications has been second to none – the quality of client service provided, applauding Edelman and high above the quality of both advice and client the crisis response team’s tailored and personal- What the team is known for Edelman is the cor- service I have received from other firms. No task is ised approach. porate communications firm of choice for interna- ever too big or too small for them. They are always Strengths “Incredibly responsive – they are always tional household-name clients seeking to protect available and willing to dive in to support, no matter ‘on’ and provide excellent written guidance as well and consolidate their reputations. The firm’s crisis the challenge at hand. And I have never once been as conversations around how to handle tricky situa- and risk practice uses a combination of long-es- disappointed in their strategic approach, recom- tions. They work together really well and are a true tablished, high-level experience and forensic mendations or advice.” team. We benefit from both East and West Coast data tools to assist clients in navigating risks and Notable practitioners team members, so all time zones are covered. I’ve staying ahead of the game with stakeholders’ Founder and CEO Risa Heller is a key contact. worked with very large firms including the largest needs, whether they be employees, shareholders, in the world – Infinite is not like them in that it is not regulators or consumers. In a world where culture, a ‘machine’ but instead treats us as a distinct client ethics and business are increasingly interlinked, Band 4 with very particular needs.” their tailored, commercial approach is relied upon Notable practitioners by clients needing to keep ahead of the trend. The Abernathy MacGregor Group CEO Jamie Diaferia is a key contact. Strengths “They exemplify expertise, collaboration What the team is known for Abernathy McGregor and professionalism. Their strategic and holistic is a corporate strategic communications firm with Kekst CNC competence is extremely helpful from a brand a national footprint and international network. What the team is known for Headquartered in reputation and PR risk management perspective – The firm is trusted by its clients as a steady and New York, Kekst CNC is a global strategic com- for example to include experience and insights on reliable guiding hand through operational and munications firm that offers support in crisis social media activism, growing risk regarding ESG reputational challenges as well as business trans- and issues management as part of a full suite of and sustainability claims, cybersecurity and data formation. The firm’s crisis management team corporate communications services. Clients ben- breaches, and the like.” brings its extensive communications experience efit from a holistic offering that incorporates a Notable practitioners to bear in assisting clients with myriad issues number of key specialisms in increasingly prom- Steve Behm, US chair for crisis and risk, is a key across numerous industries, from shootings to inent areas of business risk and scrutiny. These contact. activist campaigns and from fatal utilities explo- include sustainability and ESG, corporate pur- sions to DOJ investigations. pose, governance and shareholder activism, and Reevemark Notable practitioners cybersecurity. With offices in the USA, the UK, See profile on p.47 Senior vice president Kendell Moore is a key con- Europe, APAC and the UAE, international clients What the team is known for Reevemark is a tact. are well catered for. New York-based boutique communications firm Notable practitioners focused on high-stakes crisis and reputation man- FTI Consulting Co-CEO Jeremy Fielding is a key contact. agement for corporates, professional services See profile on p.41 firms and high net worth individuals. Founded by What the team is known for FTI Consulting Poston Communications leading practitioners in the crisis communications serves some of the world’s largest corporations, What the team is known for Based in Atlanta, arena, the firm places a strong emphasis on pro- providing them with a truly international offering. Poston Communications is a PR firm primarily viding senior-level counsel throughout, ensuring With the firm’s strategic communications advisory serving the legal sector. The firm has assisted that clients benefit from its founders’ extensive sitting within the wider context of its broader con- a roster of law firms both in mitigating business experience spanning product issues, restructur- sulting group, FTI is well placed to guide clients risks down the line and in managing live issues as ings, executive misconduct and regulatory inves- through complex and multi-dimensional issues. they present. In a culture of increasing account- tigations with the DOJ, FEC and FTC. Complementing its offering is a specialism in data ability, Poston is experienced in guiding law firm Strengths “They’re excellent strategists and bring analytics, through which the firm provides clients clients through reputational challenges ranging consistent execution support, especially for a firm with a 360-degree view of imminent and longer- from political controversy to issues around work- of their size. What I like about Reevemark is I know term risks, as well as critical insight into tradi- place misconduct, and has assisted non-legal I am going to get counsel from the senior team tional and social media trends and trajectories. sector clients with various crises such as work- versus being sold a senior team only to have jun- Strengths “Thorough and thoughtful. They bring place fatalities and serious safeguarding issues. iors complete the majority of the work. I consider the most relevant people along and are very good Strengths “In both daily and crisis PR situations, Reevemark to be a true collaborative partner in the at listening and adjusting to the client’s needs. They they continue to impress with their responsiveness, strongest sense of both words. They know their way are also really good at anticipating what’s around creative insights, and ability to adapt to changing around the C-suite and have gained the trust of my the corner and addressing it before you get there. circumstances. Their advice is always spot-on and organisation.” That’s what I value the most.” tailored to our firm’s culture and objectives. We’ve Notable practitioners Notable practitioners come to view Poston as an extension of our commu- CEO Brandy Bergman is a key contact. Myron Marlin, senior managing director and nications team. Their understanding of our firm’s leader of the firm’s crisis and litigation practice in culture allows them to provide solid guidance when Risa Heller Communications the Americas, is a key contact. it comes to navigating crisis situations.” What the team is known for New York boutique Notable practitioners Risa Heller Communications is held in high esteem Infinite Global CEO Dave Poston is a key contact. by corporate and institutional clients across the What the team is known for Award-winning USA’s financial capital and beyond. Dedicated transatlantic communications firm Infinite Global to the deft management of serious reputational is often sought out for reputation management or existential threats and to brand rebuilding, and crisis support by clients in the legal sector the firm is called upon by clients facing urgent and beyond. The firm provides trusted counsel to challenges that often carry a political or regula- some of the world’s leading law firms as well as tory angle. The firm serves businesses ranging to private clients, businesses and organisations from startups to large corporations, as well as across a range of sectors – from NGOs to pharma- high-profile individuals and New York institutions. ceuticals and from technology companies to the

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Crisis Management the matter.” Strengths “In addition to being very technical, they Leading Firms “I have found Sidley Austin accommodating and are also very practical – their team is able to make Band 1 generous with their time and resources. They have a that translation better than any other firm or law- Covington & Burling LLP natural instinct for crisis and risk matters and are a yers in this space.” Sidley Austin LLP very reassuring organisation to have on one’s side.” “Even beyond partner level, the team is extremely Band 2 Work highlights Acted for a leading financial strong. They add their own tremendous experi- Sullivan & Cromwell LLP institution in DOJ civil and criminal investigations ence and expertise to the project. The teams have WilmerHale into alleged sales-practice violations. consistently been first-rate in all respects – legal Band 3 Notable practitioners acumen, client focus, government experience and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP Yvette Ostolaza, Ellyce Cooper and Holly Gregory strategic advice.” Kirkland & Ellis * are key contacts. Work highlights Represented various companies, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP * boards of directors and executives in investiga- Band 4 tions related to alleged sexual misconduct and Baker Botts LLP Band 2 sexual harassment. The firm has also assisted in Debevoise & Plimpton LLP conducting cultural assessments and reviews of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP policies and procedures around sexual miscon- * Indicates firm with profile. What the team is known for A heavyweight of duct and harassment. Alphabetical order within each band. Band 1 is highest. the US legal community, Sullivan & Cromwell’s Notable practitioners crisis management team is widely recognised as Martine Beamon and Kenneth Wainstein are key Band 1 a serious choice for companies facing major crises contacts. across a range of industries and contexts. The firm Covington & Burling LLP is well equipped to conduct comprehensive due Kirkland & Ellis What the team is known for US heavyweight Cov- diligence and crisis preparation reviews, as well as See profile on p.42 ington & Burling offers a broad international crisis to assist in responding to major crisis events. What the team is known for Kirkland & Ellis response practice spanning the USA, Europe, Asia Strengths “They have fantastic people and are enjoys a reputation as a leading counsel of choice and Latin America, and is especially renowned able to jump onto a case immediately. Expert and for private equity funds and major financial insti- for its market-leading white-collar practice. Cov- reliable, and agile in terms of being able to engage a tutions. The firm’s crisis team is positioned to ington has recently handled major international team straight away. A go-to for any type of matter.” respond quickly and effectively to resolve and product recalls in the automotive, food and con- Work highlights Assisted Wells Fargo in the mitigate enterprise-level risks on behalf of inter- sumer products industries, including significant response to litigation and regulatory investiga- national corporations, with a particular strength in regulatory follow-up across multiple jurisdictions. tions stemming from the pandemic, including in the area of product liability. The Covington team has also recently played piv- relation to alleged failings in the processing of Strengths “They’re our primary go-to firm for mis- otal roles in the global COVID-19 response, as well Paycheck Protection Program applications. sion-critical matters. I think they’re incredibly atten- as in landmark climate change and environmental Notable practitioners tive and have a very deep bench. A lot of firms have enforcement matters. Sharon Nelles, Robert Giuffra and Nicolas Bourtin great lawyers but as you go down the ranks in large Strengths “Covington demonstrated high capabil- are key contacts. cases, the fall-off is considerable. Not only are their ities to provide immediate support, highly concen- lead lawyers excellent, but with the teams they put trated in a short period with a high level of quality WilmerHale together it runs very deep up and down the team.” in the outcome. They could count on additional What the team is known for WilmerHale boasts Work highlights Represented Boeing in investiga- resources in other countries to provide operational a prominent reputation for supporting businesses tions by a number of US regulators, including the activities literally overnight.” through criminal investigations, including in the SEC and DOJ, relating to the design and testing of Work highlights Represented over a dozen biop- environmental and national security arena. The Boeing’s 737 MAX aircraft. harma companies in their engagements with the firm regularly counsels clients in the aftermath Notable practitioners White House, the FDA and Health and Human of serious health and safety incidents, and has Mark Filip and Eric Schiele are key contacts. Services, among other government agencies, in assisted numerous companies with operational order to respond rapidly and effectively to the challenges throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Gar- COVID-19 crisis. Strengths “They are there for any crises relating to rison LLP Notable practitioners national security and defence contractors.” See profile on p.46 Eric Holder, Nancy Kestenbaum and Lanny Breuer “They are a go-to law firm in DC.” What the team is known for Pre-eminent liti- are key contacts. Work highlights Successfully represented T-Mo- gation firm Paul, Weiss is relied upon by clients bile and Deutsche Telekom in their merger with facing high-stakes class action, shareholder Sidley Austin LLP Sprint, subject to investigations and regulatory or federal litigation, or undergoing regulatory What the team is known for Across multiple review, including by state attorneys general in 51 enforcement actions. The firm serves a roster global jurisdictions, Sidley Austin’s crisis man- jurisdictions, and in federal court against multiple of household-name corporate clients, including agement and strategic response practice has state AGs attempting to block the merger. in big tech. Clients appreciate its lawyers’ deep assisted clients with diverse challenges including Notable practitioners sector experience across diverse industries business-critical threats. Alongside matters led Jamie Gorelick is a key contact. including television, automotives and energy. from the UK or USA, the firm also has well-re- Strengths “They’re superb lawyers, first-rate – both puted teams of experts in APAC, across Europe on the transactional and the litigation side. High and in the Middle East. Advice is often closely Band 3 quality across the board.” coordinated between jurisdictions, where the Work highlights Acted for Carlos Ghosn, the client operates internationally or investigations Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP former chairman and CEO of Nissan and former are being conducted cross-border. What the team is known for Davis Polk & Ward- head of the Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi Motors Strengths “I’ve been very impressed with the way well is a go-to adviser for companies navigating Alliance, in high-profile criminal charges and gov- they’ve been able to predict how the various crises serious regulatory or reputational challenges in ernment investigations in Japan, the United States in the UK and US will play out. They advise in real sectors such as pharmaceuticals, financial ser- and elsewhere, as well as in related US civil secu- time and proactively think ahead to the next stages vices and technology. The firm is regularly called rities fraud class action litigation. and beyond. The Sidley team foresaw really pre- on to assist clients where there have been highly Notable practitioners cisely how the case will play out with regulators, sensitive allegations of workplace misconduct, Brad Karp, Karen Dunn and Theodore Wells are which has played a huge part in their handling of discrimination and harassment. key contacts.

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Band 4 Debevoise & Plimpton LLP What the team is known for New York power- Baker Botts LLP house Debevoise & Plimpton offers formidable What the team is known for Baker Botts offers strengths in practice areas such as white-collar a robust and wide-ranging suite of services to and corporate crime, media and intellectual prop- clients facing crises spanning a variety of areas, erty, and financial services. Its lawyers bring including environmental and toxic torts, criminal experience from key positions in government and civil white-collar investigations, and data and regulatory bodies, making them excellent breaches. Its crisis team regularly assists corpo- advisers for internal or external investigations. rates both in responding to crises and in antici- Notable practitioners pating and mitigating risk exposures. Mary Jo White is a key contact. Strengths “They were outstandingly professional, persuasive and attentive to the details. During the process, they maintained constant contact with the regulatory authority, which in the end led us to total success in our case.” Work highlights Acted for Intercontinental Termi- nals Company (ITC) in its legal and crisis response to a fire at the company’s Deer Park terminal in March 2019. The firm represented ITC in mul- tiple federal, state and local investigations and enforcement cases, including those brought by EPA, OSHA and the Chemical Safety Board. Notable practitioners Alex Bourelly, Kyle Clark and Nadira Clarke are key contacts.

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OFFICES ALIXPARTNERS AMERICAS www.alixpartners.com tel: +1 212 490 2500 NEW YORK: 909 Third Avenue, NY 10022 T +1 212 490 2500 CEO: Simon Freakley BOSTON: 200 Clarendon Street, 49th Floor, Investigations, Disputes, & Risk Leader: Louis Dudney MA 02116 Number of professionals: 2500+ T +1 617 742 4400 Languages: 60+ BUENOS AIRES: 1750 Piso 12, 1042AAQ CABA T +54 11 5031 2900 Overview & History: CHICAGO: 300 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1900, AlixPartners is a global consulting firm that has worked with clients around the world for nearly forty IL 60654 years. T +1 312 346 2500 While the firm pioneered the approach to turnaround and restructuring, today AlixPartners has a diverse DALLAS: 2101 Cedar Springs Road, Suite 1100, service offering, including investigation, disputes and risk, digital, transformative leadership, performance TX 75201 improvement, and turnaround and restructuring. The firm regularly works with law firms, corporate T +1 214 647 7500 boards and management, investment banks, and investors on their most important business challenges. DETROIT: 2000 Town Center, Suite 2400 The firm has deep industry expertise embedded within its services, with consultants who have served as Southfield, MI 48075 T +1 248 358 4420 senior industry leaders, and the teams regularly work together across services and geographies. HOUSTON: 1221 McKinney Street, Suite 3275, Services: TX 77010 T +1 713 276 4900 Investigations, Disputes & Risk Economics Consulting LOS ANGELES: 555 South Flower Street, Suite AlixPartners investigations, disputes, and risk AlixPartners’ expert economists work on anti- 4200, CA 90071 practice offers capabilities across a broad spec- trust, litigation, and economic regulation, as well T +1 213 234 3800 trum of offerings that encompass every stage of as commercial issues related to pricing, strategy, SAN FRANCISCO: 580 California Street, Suite legal and regulatory processes, striving to maxi- government policy, and taxation. 2050, CA 94104 T +1 415 848 0283 mise value and minimise risk. E-Discovery WASHINGTON: 2099 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Suite Corporate Governance, Risk, and Operational AlixPartners provides and utilises tools to sup- 300, DC 20006 T +1 202 756 9000 Compliance port unstructured data collection, processing, WILMINGTON: 3711 Kennett Pike, Suite 130, AlixPartners’ team develops and implements analytics and hosting for clients in litigation and DE 19807 organisational changes, cross-functional policies, non-litigation contexts globally. T +1 302 824 7139 as well as processes to improve the efficiency and EMEA effectiveness of oversight, reporting, and compli- Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) AlixPartners has an innovative approach to DUBAI: Office 501, Tower 2, Al Fattan Currency ance operations. The firm assists management House, PO Box 482093, Dubai International teams to develop and manage remediation plans helping clients create ESG value and mitigate Financial Centre, UAE and implement controls. AlixPartners also over- ESG risks. The firm provides value-driven and T +971 4 7046000 sees compliance remediation efforts, design and sustainable ESG solutions. DÜSSELDORF: AlixPartners GmbH, Kö-Quartier, implement controls, and serves as government- Benrather Str. 31, 40213, Germany appointed monitors. Financial Markets and Trading Analysis T +49 211 97 55 10 00 AlixPartners regularly works with clients under- LONDON: 6 New Street Square, EC4A 3BF Cybersecurity going regulatory investigations regarding trading United Kingdom AlixPartners’ team is strong in cyber and data desk conduct, recreating and examining forensic T +44 20 7098 7400 privacy investigations, digital forensics, program trading data and trader interactions, developing MANCHESTER: Ship Canal House, 98 King design, assessment, governance, and security market pricing models, and estimating damages. Street, 8th Floor, M2 4WB United Kingdom transformation. T +44 161 838 4500 Forensic Investigations MILAN: Corso Matteotti 9, 20121, Italy Data Analytics & Interpretation AlixPartners’ forensic accountants conduct inves- T +39 02 360 12000 AlixPartners’ experts extract, organise, validate, tigations into allegations involving the propriety MUNICH: Sendlinger Strasse 12, 80331 and analyse data from complex IT environments, of accounting and financial reporting, fraud, asset Germany T +49 89 20 30 40 00 implementing tools to provide meaningful misappropriation, bribery, money laundering, insights through visualisations of significantand other financial crime schemes. They enhance PARIS: 40-42, rue La Boétie, 7ème Étage controls to mitigate the risk of future misconduct 75008 France volumes of data. T +33 1 76 74 72 00 and report findings and progress to boards, gov- RIYADH: Suite #S3, 16th Floor, Tamkeen Tower, Disputes ernment entities, and counsel. 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OFFICES ALVAREZ & MARSAL UNITED KINGDOM www. alvarezandmarsal.com tel: +44 207 715 5200 LONDON: Park House, 16-18 Finsbury Circus, EC2 M 7EB Chairmen: Tony Alvarez II & Bryan Marsal Tel: +44 207 715 5200 Number of employees worldwide: +5000 Languages: With offices around the world, Alvarez & Marsal consultants cover all major business USA languages NEW YORK: 600 Madison Avenue, 8th Floor, New York, 10022 Overview & History: Tel: +1 212 759 4433 Alvarez & Marsal (‘A&M’) is a global professional services firm specialising in turnaround and interim CHINA management services; transformation, performance improvement and business advisory services; HONG KONG: Rooms 405-7, 4/F, and dispute resolution and litigation support. Founded in 1983, the firm is known for its distinctive St George’s Building, 2 Ice House Street, heritage, hands-on approach, and relentless focus on execution and results. Central Tel: +852 3102 2600 A&M’s disputes and investigations practice comprises litigation experienced accountants, technolo- gists and economists. These professionals provide clients with independent and highly qualified advice The firm has 60 + offices in 20 countries throughout the litigation/arbitration process; as well as expert evidence to courts and tribunals. A&M around the globe. sets the standard for delivering results on critical matters involving sensitive corporate investigations, CONTACT regulatory enforcement actions and high stakes litigation and arbitration and the firm’s services are characterised by a high level of objectivity, due diligence and intensive analysis that culminate in a MANAGING DIRECTOR & HEAD OF DISPUTES AND INVESTIGATIONS EUROPE: summary of findings, often reinforced with live expert testimony. Phil Beckett, Tel: +44 207 07663 0778 Services: Email: [email protected] Compliance & Anti-Corruption Global anti-corruption laws mandate that compa- A&Ms experts have acted as both party-appointed A&M helps clients understand that cybersecurity is nies refrain from all forms of corruption, including experts and tribunal appointed experts, and also not a technology issue, but a business issue. extortion and bribery. Failure to comply with the have substantial experience working on the various Last year A&M bolstered its privacy and data laws and regulations can result in debilitating, aspects of post-acquisition disputes, including as compliance services team to advise clients on significant financial penalties and criminal sanc- advisors to either party. They also regularly advise increasingly complex local, global and cross-border tions that could threaten the very survival a client’s parties on the formulation of their dispute resolu- data rules and sectorial requirements impacting on organisation. Given the multi-jurisdictional nature tions and accounting policy clauses prior to the corporate data strategies, technology deployment of anti-corruption violations and investigations, consummation of the transaction being completed. and innovation. A&M’s global team leads internal investigations designed to strengthen client systems that promote Financial Crime compliance. Transforming compliance programs results in re- duced risk, lowered costs, and improved efficiency. Economics A&M’s comprehensive approach to compliance A&M economics is a rapidly developing team transformation merges people, process, training, of specialist post-graduate economists recently and technology solutions. The firm leverages key recruited from the Big 4, specialist economic bou- principles of anti-money laundering, sanctions, tiques and authorities. The team, which already forensic accounting, trade and export, counterter- has three managing directors, provides specialist rorism financing, white collar crime, and corruption testifying economists with experience across High compliance to deliver lasting results. Courts, Competition Tribunals and International Arbitration Tribunals in many countries. Experts Forensic Accounting Investigation at A&M economics have testified, and provided Heightened regulatory scrutiny and fallout from support to legal advisors, across issues including the global economic crisis has resulted in in- anti-trust abuses, class actions, mergers, economic creased fraud investigations and litigation. Money damages and valuations, and economic regulation. laundering, misappropriation of assets, anti-trust, The team are noted as providing a strong quantita- fraudulent financial reporting and other illegal tive basis to their work, with particular strengths in transactions pose a myriad of issues for clients and econometric, game theoretic and scenario model- their stakeholders. ling, allied to professional economists with a strong A&M’s forensic accounting and technology experts industry background. A&M economics also has work hand-in-hand with clients to respond to particular strength in the communications, energy, regulatory enforcement investigations, internal infrastructure, financial services and healthcare and investigations and lawsuits. life-sciences sectors. Forensic Technology Disputes In contentious legal and regulatory situations, we A&M provides independent experts for dispute expertly use technology to uncover and manage resolution. Typically, the firm focuses on aspects evidence and intelligence. A&M’s forensic technol- of quantum and damage, but its work for courts ogy team identifies, collects and analyses electronic and tribunals also includes valuation, economic information to support its clients’ investigation, causation, financial regulation and subject matter discovery and regulatory needs. A&M’s customised expertise. A&M’s experts are familiar with and have approach guarantees that electronic information is testified in the local litigation venues associated admissible and produces maximum benefit. A&M’s with its offices, as well as before arbitral Tribunals team of forensic technologists, information security in international disputes across the globe. The firm’s specialists and investigators have the computer sci- experts have provided evidence in arbitrations ence, information systems and data compliance conducted under the auspices of most of the major expertise, along with the appreciation of how to arbitration institutions including the ICC, ICSID, best utilise technology to meet the clients’ needs. ICDR, LCIA, SCC, SIAC, DIS, NAI, DIAC HKIAC As the cyber landscape continues to evolve, clients CEITAC and under UNCITRAL rules and in ad- can no longer depend on traditional approaches and hoc arbitrations. decades-old practices to solve security challenges.

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PRACTICE AREAS FINSBURY GLOVER HERING Crisis & Issues Management www.fgh.com tel: +1 646 805 2000 Transformation & Change Corporate Reputation & Leadership Strategies Global Co-Chairmen: Roland Rudd, Carter Eskew Government Relations, Policy & Advocacy Global CEO: Alexander Geiser Transaction & Financial Communications

Co-CEOs, North America: Winnie Lerner, Michael Feldman OFFICES Number of Employees: 700+ UNITED STATES Offices: 18 NEW YORK (HQ): 3 Columbus Circle, 9th Floor, Languages: 26 NY 10019 Tel: +1 646-805-2000 Overview & History: LOS ANGELES: 6300 Wilshire Boulevard, 19th Floor, CA 90048 Finsbury Glover Hering is a pre-eminent global strategic communications advisory firm, headquartered Tel: +1 310-633-9597 in New York City with multidisciplinary experts across the world’s major financial, government, business WASHINGTON, DC: 1025 F Street NW, 9th Floor, and cultural centers. The company was formed in January 2021 through the merger of the leading strategic DC 20004 communications consultancies Finsbury, The Glover Park Group (GPG) and Hering Schuppener. Tel: +1 202-337-0808 Finsbury Glover Hering has managed some of the world’s most complex and prominent communications Email: [email protected] challenges over the past three decades. With senior team members who include former journalists, law- UNITED KINGDOM yers, bankers, government officials and corporate communications executives with decades of experience LONDON: The Adelphi, 1-11 John Adam Street, managing communications for high-profile and high-risk situations, Finsbury Glover Hering brings to WC2N 6HT each assignment multidisciplinary teams that provide seasoned, measured and independent counsel. Tel: +44 207-251-38-01 Services: Crisis Preparedness & Prevention Email: [email protected] Finsbury Glover Hering provides combined sup- Finsbury Glover Hering helps organizations build OTHER INTERNATIONAL OFFICES port in the following core practice areas: the foundational skills and procedures they will Abu Dhabi, Beijing, Berlin, Brussels, Dubai, ■ Crisis & Issues Management need when a real crisis arises. The curriculum – Dublin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, ■ Transformation & Change tailored to each client’s unique needs, priorities Munich, Riyadh, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo ■ Corporate Reputation & Leadership and corporate culture – encourages teamwork, ■ Employee and labor issues Strategies information gathering and analytical thinking ■ U.S. Supreme Court and Appellate cases ■ Government Relations, Policy & Advocacy while helping to ensure clients have best-in-class ■ Settlement and contract negotiations ■ Transaction & Financial Communications systems and processes in place to respond quickly, accurately and appropriately to emerging issues, ■ Monitorships Each practice is supported by research and wherever and whenever they may occur. insights, digital strategy, and design and creative Core components include: solutions. ■ Research and audit Finsbury Glover Hering’s crisis & issues manage- ■ Risk assessment and scenario mapping ment practice helps clients from diverse industries ■ Process refinement and message development mitigate risk and protect their reputations and ■ Crisis manual development businesses in the face of a wide range of special ■ Crisis training and simulation situations and legal matters, including: ■ Media training

Crisis Management Compliance & Litigation Communications Finsbury Glover Hearing is a leader in managing Finsbury Glover Hering has extensive experience the complex and fast-breaking issues and intense managing high-stakes legal and enforcement scrutiny that arise in times of crisis. Working actions in multiple jurisdictions around the seamlessly with legal counsel, senior manage- world, with consideration given not only to the ment, board members and in-house communica- courtroom, but also the court of public opinion. tions teams, Finsbury Glover Hering develops Finsbury Glover Hering works closely with clients’ and executes strategic communications plans to senior leadership, communications professionals stabilize key relationships and shape the opinions and in-house and outside legal teams to inform, of key audiences. Finsbury Glover Hering places coordinate and integrate communications strate- particular emphasis on discipline, alignment and gies that help mitigate future risk and support consistency in messaging and communications their litigation and business goals, including in: to key audiences to help ensure that clients are ■ Government/regulatory investigations speaking with one voice while effectively convey- ■ Foreign Corrupt Practices and RICO ing a clear and compelling narrative. Finsbury ■ Whistleblower cases Glover Hering also provides ‘on the ground’ sup- ■ Product liability, wrongful death and class port – including monitoring developments in real actions suits time and proactively communicating or respond- ■ White collar defense ing as quickly and aggressively as appropriate. ■ Securities and financial-related litigation Areas of expertise include: ■ Bankruptcy and restructurings ■ Corporate governance disputes ■ Cybersecurity and data privacy issues ■ False advertising ■ Corporate and leadership issues ■ IP/patent/trade secret cases ■ Corporate restructurings ■ Cybersecurity issues ■ Financial crises ■ Bet-the-company litigation ■ Product liability and recalls ■ Environmental litigation ■ Safety issues ■ Cross-border litigation ■ Environmental issues ■ Discrimination and harassment suits ■ Labour and employment matters

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PRACTICE AREAS FTI CONSULTING Economic & Financial Consulting www.fticonsulting.com tel: +1 202 312 9100 -Valuation -Claims and Disputes Chairmen: Steve Gunby (Global), Kevin Hewitt (EMEA) -International Arbitration Number of employees: 6,400+ -Securities Litigation -Competition Damages Languages: 50+ languages native or fluently spoken Forensic & Litigation Consulting -Forensic Accounting Services Overview & History: -Data & Analytics FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organisations manage change, -Financial Services mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and -Global Risk & Investigations transactional. With more than 6,400 employees in 29 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely -Cybersecurity with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of -Insurance opportunities. -Construction The firm is an advisor to: Technology Consulting -Collections and Digital Forensics ■ 96 of the world’s top 100 law firms -E-discovery Management

■ 55 of Fortune Global 100 corporations -Managed Review

■ 8 of the world’s top 10 bank holding companies -Forensic Data Analytics Strategic Communications Recognition: -M&A, Crisis Communications & Special ■ Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration Expert Firm of the Year 2015 – 2020 Situations ■ Who’s Who Legal: Consulting Experts (Most Recognised), Law Business Research Ltd. (2016 – -Capital Markets Communications 2020) -Corporate Reputation ■ Best Of National Law Journal: Hall of Fame National Law Journal (2017 – 2020) -People & Change ■ FTI Consulting was named to Forbes magazine’s list of America’s Best Management Consulting -Digital & Insights Firms for the sixth consecutive year, recognized in 11 sectors and functional areas (2016-2021) -Strategy Consulting & Research Corporate Finance & Restructuring Services -Restructuring Financial Legal -Business Transformation FTI Consulting partners and advises with FTI Consulting provides independent dispute -Tax Advisory management teams, boards of directors, credi- advisory, expert testimony, international arbitra- -Transaction Services tors, investors and lenders across the valuation tion, investigative, data governance, e-discovery OFFICES creation life cycle to manage cash flow, liquidity and forensic accounting services to the global forecasts, accounting and financial reporting, ac- legal community. The firm’s experience in high UNITED STATES tivist shareholders and financial communication stakes litigation and complex financial investiga- WASHINGTON, DC: 555 12th Street NW needs. The firm’s teams take an industry first ap- tions enables us to get to an appropriately scaled Suite 700, D.C. 20004 Tel: +1 202 312 9100 proach, bringing veteran practitioners and former response quickly. industry executives to bear on the most complex Transactional Political & Regulatory commercial challenges and opportunities facing FTI Consulting’s definitive expertise across the FTI Consulting and its subsidiary, Compass companies today. deal life cycle and diverse industries enables it to Lexecon, work with clients to ensure that rel- maximise outcomes for its clients in acquisitions, Operational evant regulations are economically sound, assess IPOs, divestitures, integrations, carve-outs and FTI Consulting helps clients across the corporate whether regulatory and compliance obligations capital markets activities. The firm advises corpo- life cycle overcome operational impediments are being met, perform public policy studies, rate and financial clients and their advisors and and navigate the complexities of doing business implement robust systems and controls, protect regulators to structure, conduct due diligence, in disrupted industries. Working with executive their businesses from risks associated with integrate, value and communicate all the while management, boards of directors and investors, political change and provide confidence to all key responding to a broad range of commercial the firm provides the objectivity, datadriven stakeholders that their business is well-controlled. demands. In addition, Compass Lexecon, an FTI analytics and hands-on solutions and develop and The firm’s clients span from individual companies Consulting subsidiary, works with private parties implement plans of action that deliver sustained to trade associations to governmental agencies in and government agencies to evaluate the likely results. many jurisdictions around the globe. effects of proposed mergers and acquisitions on prices, costs and competition. Reputational FTI Consulting helps clients use their commu- nications assets to protect, enhance and develop their business interests with key constituencies. The firm’s experienced professionals can help clients manage crises, navigate market disrup- tions, articulate their brand, stake a competitive position and preserve their permission to operate.

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OFFICES KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP ILLINOIS www.kirkland.com tel: 312 862 2000 fax: 312 862 2200 CHICAGO: 300 North LaSalle, IL 60654 Tel: +1 312 862 2000 Fax: +1 312 862 2200 Number of partners: 1,214 Number of other lawyers worldwide: 1,619 Email: [email protected] Firm Overview: CALIFORNIA Kirkland & Ellis is global law firm with approximately 2,900 attorneys representing clients in private equity, LOS ANGELES: 555 South Flower Street, Suite M&A and other complex corporate transactions, litigation and dispute resolution/arbitration, restructur- 3700, Downtown, CA 90071 ing, and intellectual property matters. The firm has 17 offices around the world: Austin, Bay Area, Beijing, Tel: +1 213 680 8400 Boston, Brussels, Chicago, Dallas, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Munich, New York, Paris, LOS ANGELES: 2049 Century Park East, Suite Shanghai and Washington, D.C. 3700, Century City, CA 90067 Tel: +1 310 552 4200 Email: [email protected] Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): PALO ALTO: 3330 Hillview Avenue, CA 94304 With ESG considerations increasingly influencing the flow of capital in the global marketplace — Tel: +1 650 859 7000 Fax: +1 650 859 7500 particularly in light of 2020 data showing outperformance of ESG investments and likely regulatory Email: [email protected] tailwinds in the US under the Biden administration and across the globe — Kirkland’s ESG and SAN FRANCISCO: 555 California Street, CA impact practice group provides clients with sophisticated, multidisciplinary advice and state-of-the- 94104 art market intelligence as they navigate the opportunities and challenges related to ESG and impact Tel: +1 415 439 1400 Fax: +1 415 439 1500 investing across the investment and operational life cycles. Email: [email protected] Building upon Kirkland’s long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustain- DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ability, the firm’s ESG and impact practice group serves as a strategic partner to clients, working with WASHINGTON DC: 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, them to develop strategies tailored to their unique circumstances and goals. By integrating ESG into NW, DC 20004 all aspects of its best-in-class transactional practice, Kirkland helps investors, lenders and companies Tel: +1 202 389 5000 Fax: +1 202 389 5200 Email: [email protected] implement ESG policies and commitments, comply with regulatory and contractual obligations, and achieve market best practices across their operations, in order to enhance relationships with key MASSACHUSETTS stakeholders, generate long-term value and achieve sustainability objectives. BOSTON: 200 Clarendon Street, MA 02116 Tel: +1 617 385 7500 Fax: +1 617 385 7501 More so now than ever, client needs are constantly evolving. As the investment and business com- Email: [email protected] munities work to adapt to the impacts of COVID-19, the initiatives of the new administration, and global focus on social justice, Kirkland is leading the development of a multidisciplinary solution NEW YORK designed to promote resilient, long-term client success through ESG integration. NEW YORK: 601 Lexington Avenue, NY 10022 Tel: +1 212 446 4800 Fax: +1 212 446 4900 Email: [email protected] Crisis & Risk Management: [email protected] In an era of real-time reporting, social media, Twitter, and a 24-hour news cycle, the need for rapid, [email protected] coordinated response during a crisis is critical as legal risks are closely intertwined with reputational TEXAS risks. It is no longer an option to stay quiet and crafting an appropriate message is more important AUSTIN: 401 Congress Avenue, TX 78701 than ever. Words matter. Tone matters. Risks abound. And public facing communications can impact Tel: +1 512 678 9100 relationships and outcomes with customers, regulators and courts. Simply put: legal communications Email: [email protected] now form a large and important part of the legal services clients need today. DALLAS: 1601 Elm Street, TX 75201 Boards of directors and officers of the world’s leading corporations turn to Kirkland’s Crisis Response Tel: +1 214 972 1770 Fax: +1 214 972 1771 practice group to provide the experience and skills needed for mitigation and proactive engagement Email: [email protected] during these modern times of legal and reputational crisis. As a leading global firm handling some of HOUSTON: 609 Main St. TX 77002 the world’s largest and most complex legal crises, clients depend on Kirkland’s SWAT team approach Tel: +1 713 836 3600 Fax: +1 713 836 3601 to help resolve and mitigate what can quickly develop into enterprise-level risks. Email: [email protected] Kirkland’s experienced multidisciplinary team works hand-in-hand with clients to address, advise INTERNATIONAL OFFICES on and respond to a broad range of issues, including those relating to worldwide multi-jurisdictional Brussels, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Paris, crises, federal and state criminal and regulatory inquiries, shareholder activism, #MeToo, Congres- United Kingdom sional inquiries, internal investigations, cybersecurity, environmental events, restructuring matters and corporate governance challenges. By leveraging the extensive experience of partners across the Firm and across party lines, along with Kirkland’s forward-looking, strategic focus, Kirkland provides a holistic, deep bench of attorneys with the most relevant and current knowledge to help guide clients through these legal crises.

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SERVICES THE LEVINSON GROUP Strategic Communications & Reputation www.mollylevinson.com tel: +1 (202) 244 1785 Management Public Affairs & Issues Management Overview & History: Litigation Communications Expertise & Legal The Levinson Group (TLG) is a strategic communications and public relations firm that is widely Support known for its work in high-profile crisis and litigation communications. Founded in 2013 by Molly Media Training and Preparation for Levinson, TLG has provided strategic advice, crisis and issues management, and reputation manage- Congressional Testimony ment for C-suites, boards of directors, corporations, non-profits, and other high-profile individuals Media Relations and organizations. TLG frequently partners with top law firms and lawyers on their most critical matters. OFFICES USA: The team’s collective decades of experience in both the public and private sectors – including in media, NEW YORK government, political and corporate spheres – enables TLG to offer a nimble, knowledgeable, and creative communications practice that provides behind-the-scenes, strategic counsel to clients on WASHINGTON their highest-stakes matters. Services: Media Relations & Strategic Positioning: Law Firm Public Relations, Marketing, & TLG has a track record of integrating seam- Uniquely integrating rapid response efforts on be- Business Development: lessly with the day-to-day culture and ethos of its half of firms and clients, TLG works with leading TLG develops strategies designed to convey a decision-focused, deadline-driven, public-facing journalists from top-tier outlets on a daily basis broad-based narrative about law firms and their clients. TLG has collaborated with top law firms to help shape reputational outcomes and position talented lawyers – allowing clients, potential across a wide range of industries. companies and their leaders for success. clients, and prospective talent to recognise the unique expertise and culture at a firm beyond its Litigation Communications, Crisis Media Training & Preparation for most well-known partners. Management, & Government Response: Congressional Testimony: TLG works hand-in-glove with legal and commu- Drawing on decades of experience producing in- nications teams to ensure that communications terviews and award winning news programs with efforts bolster clients’ reputational and business heads of state, top policymakers, CEOs, A-list ce- objectives. lebrities, gold medal athletes and the full range of newsmakers, TLG is often called upon by clients Issues Management: to prepare for their highest-profile presentations TLG has significant expertise in reachingand media engagement. TLG also frequently part- audiences and media outlets to shape policy or ners with lawyers to prepare clients and help them issue-based outcomes. Working smartly requires navigate congressional inquiries and testimony. a concentrated effort to set forth current, clear, and consistent messages that reinforce arguments and cut through noise.

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OFFICES MINTZ GROUP AMERICAS www.MintzGroup.com tel: +1 855 594 2130 / +44 (0)20 3137 7004 NEW YORK: 110 Fifth Ave, 8th Floor, NY 10011 Tel: +1 212 489 7100 Founder: Jim Mintz SAN FRANCISCO Number of employees: 300+ Tel: +1 415 765 9900 Languages: 30+ languages MIAMI Tel: +1 305 867 3097 Overview & History: MONTREAL Mintz Group is a global investigations firm that gathers information before relationships, during disputes Tel: +1 514 587 6200 and after frauds. The firm specialises in tracing assets around the world. SÃO PAULO Tel: +55 11 2391 3122 The firm has extensive experience tracking the assets of governments, companies and people across the globe, having worked as the lead investigator in some of largest global asset investigations in recent years. WASHINGTON, D.C. Tel: +1 202 887 9100 Its asset-tracing cases are invariably multi-layered and cross-border, working at each junction of the dispute process to inform strategy and realise success. CHICAGO Tel: +1 773 654 1051 Over the past 25 years, Mintz Group has honed its evidence-based, collaborative approach to investiga- MEXICO CITY tions to support and enhance its clients’ enforcement and monetisation strategies – providing clarity in a Tel: +52 55 4947 8646 complex world. TORONTO Headquartered in New York City, the firm has a team of more than 300 professionals in 16 offices across Tel: +1 647 497 5400 eight time zones, speaking over 30 languages. Founded by Jim Mintz in 1994, Mintz Group has successfully EUROPE / MIDDLE EAST / AFRICA conducted 45,000+ investigations in over 120 countries working with litigators across all practice areas. LONDON The firm’s clients include the largest global law firms, corporations and investment firms. Tel: +44 20 3137 7004 With a single-minded focus on investigations, Mintz Group has developed a uniquely transparent and DUBAI practical approach to fact gathering, conducting investigations quickly, quietly and cost-effectively to ‘fol- Tel: +971 4 383 5456 low the money’ to trace and help recover assets. During disputes and after allegations the firm finds admis- NAIROBI sible evidence that law firms and in-house counsel need to prevail, whether in court or at the negotiating Tel: +254 303 660 046 table. The firm works to gather evidence for litigations: ASIA-PACIFIC ■ During disputes the firm finds admissible evidence that law firms and in-house counsel need to MUMBAI prevail, whether in court or at the negotiating table. Often its investigations ‘follow the money’ to Tel: +91 98206 21162 trace and help recover assets BEIJING ■ International Arbitration Tel: +86 10 5957 5660 ■ Asset Tracing & Recovery SINGAPORE ■ Bankruptcy Tel: +1-406-909-0321 / +65 6932 2801 ■ Commercial Litigation HONG KONG ■ IP Litigation/Brand Protection Tel: +852 3963 9530 ■ White Collar Criminal Defense ■ After allegations the firm finds undisclosed business relationships to investigate fraud, and it CONTACTS: regularly assists counsel with anti-corruption (FCPA, etc.) investigations. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA: ■ Fraud Ian Casewell - [email protected] ■ Bribery/FCPA/UK Bribery Act UNITED STATES AND THE AMERICAS: ■ Antitrust Christopher Weil – [email protected] ■ Employment Law/Workplace Misconduct ASIA-PACIFIC: ■ Before transactions for business deals, the firm conducts due diligence investigations into the Randal Phillips – [email protected] backgrounds and reputations of companies and their executives. ■ Before hires and appointments the firm are the partner of choice for employee screening to in-depth vetting of executive and board candidates.

Why Litigators Choose to Work with Mintz Group: ■ Deep knowledge of the litigation process, tools, strategies and evidentiary needs ■ Proven methodology that adheres to ethical obligations and ensures findings can go on the record ■ Experience gathering evidence to be used in courts in hundreds of jurisdictions ■ Global reach with cultural fluency and boots on the ground ■ Clear, well-documented reports that speak to client priorities and strategies ■ Expertise to provide insightful analysis and interpretation of complex fact patterns ■ Continuous innovation of our methodologies and use of digital tools

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PRACTICE AREAS NARDELLO & CO. Crisis & Issues Management www.nardelloandco.com tel: +1 212 537 5300 Transformation & Change Corporate Reputation & Leadership Strategies Chairman: Daniel Nardello Government Relations, Policy & Advocacy Number of employees: 75 Transaction & Financial Communications Languages: Arabic, Armenian, Cantonese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, OFFICES Mandarin, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Urdu UNITED STATES Overview & History: NEW YORK: 565 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2200, NY Founded in London in 2003 by former US federal prosecutor Daniel Nardello, Nardello & Co. is a global 10017 Tel: +1 212 537 5300 Fax: +1 212 537 5333 investigations firm that handles matters including civil and white collar criminal litigation and arbitration Contact: Chris McCavitt support, due diligence, anti-corruption & fraud investigations, asset tracing, activist defense, strategic Email: [email protected] intelligence and political risk assessment, computer forensics, monitorships, and compliance. It has of- WASHINGTON, DC: 1401 K Street, NW, Suite fices in New York, London, Washington DC, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Milan, and Dubai. Nardello & Co.’s staff 725, DC 20005 includes former US federal prosecutors, US and international lawyers, former law enforcement personnel Tel: +1 202 545 3000 Fax: +1 202 379 3299 and intelligence operatives, research analysts, former journalists, financial crime specialists, and computer Contact: Sarah Morgenthau forensic experts. The firm remains independently owned, allowing it to focus on complex investigations Email: [email protected] rather than commoditised work. Reflecting the firm’s adherence to the highest ethical standards, it teaches INTERNATIONAL OFFICES a CLE course on ethical considerations in retaining private investigators. CHINA - HONG KONG Services: Tel: +852 3628 3950 Contact: Amie Chang, Litigation & Arbitration Support, including Asset Tracing: Email: [email protected] White Collar Criminal Defense: Nardello & Co. offers a range of asset tracing ITALY - MILAN The firm takes a creative approach, finding services. The firm has sought assets held by indi- Tel: +39 02 5992 1080 thoughtful solutions tailored to its clients’ legal viduals involved in civil disputes, sovereign assets, Fax: +39 02 5407 4839 strategies. Its services include: discovering and Contact: Martin Stone and assets hidden by deposed leaders. Nardello & Email: [email protected] analysing information and intelligence to realise Co. traces difficult-to-find assets with greater ef- its evidentiary potential; identifying impeach- ficiency than firms that employ a one-size-fits-all JAPAN - TOKYO Tel: +81 3 5219 1256 ment material for cross-examination; locating methodology. It can pick up a financial trail that’s and interviewing potential witnesses; finding Fax: +81 3 5219 2101 been cold for an extended period of time, making Contact: Michiharu Honda background information when public records their team an essential litigation ally. Email: [email protected] are unavailable; investigating credentials of UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DUBAI expert witnesses; tracing assets; documenting Anti-Corruption & Fraud Investigations: undisclosed links between subjects and witnesses; Tel: +971 4 401 9207 Nardello & Co.’s dedicated anti–corruption and Fax: +971 4 401 9991 and analysing data files using digital forensic anti-fraud practice is composed of multilingual Contact: Iman Dawoud methodologies. A premier investigative firm for in–house staff and field investigators. The firm Email: [email protected] white collar defense practitioners, Nardello & Co. brings an unusual perspective to these matters works with defense counsel to create investigative UNITED KINGDOM - LONDON as one of the few firms that has conducted pre- Tel: +44 (0)20 7079 5900 strategies to challenge the government’s case and transaction FCPA due diligence, FCPA internal Fax: +44 (0)20 7079 5919 bolster defense theories. investigations, and litigation support in the con- Contact: Martin Stone text of an FCPA criminal defense matter. Employ- Email: [email protected] Activist Defense: ing a mix of sophisticated technology, digital Nardello & Co. has unparalleled experience assist- forensics, and proven investigative techniques, it ing corporations in proxy battles and defending gets results in everything from internal investiga- them against activist funds. Its work is informed tions to litigation support. by its experience in high stakes litigation. The firm identifies information about adverse parties Other Services: that corporate clients use in activist and proxy Nardello & Co.’s other services include due dili- matters. This includes uncovering conflicts of gence, political risk & strategic intelligence, digital interest or undisclosed liabilities, conducting due investigations & cyber defense, monitorships & diligence to expose potential vulnerabilities of independent investigations, and compliance. director nominees, and identifying undisclosed relationships to establish adverse parties are act- ing in concert.

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PRACTICE AREAS PAUL, WEISS, RIFKIND, WHARTON Litigation/White Collar & Regulatory Defence: & GARRISON LLP - Securities www.paulweiss.com tel: +1 212 373 3000 fax: +1 212 757 3990 - Antitrust - Supreme Court & Appellate Litigation Chairman: Brad S. Karp - Intellectual Property - M&A Litigation Number of employees: 1,834 - Anti-Corruption & FCPA Overview & History: - Product Liability - Cybersecurity & Data Protection Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is a firm of more than 1,000 lawyers with diverse Transactional: backgrounds, personalities, ideas and interests who provide innovative and effective solutions to clients’ - Mergers & Acquisitions most complex legal and business challenges. The firm represents some of the world’s largest publicly and - Private Equity privately held corporations and financial institutions, asset managers and entrepreneurs, as well as clients - Finance needing pro bono assistance. - Capital Markets Services: - Investment Management - Transactional IP Crisis Management: - Corporate Governance Paul, Weiss’s crisis management team helps clients Where negative information is not yet public, the - Tax stabilise their situation and resolve problems Paul, Weiss team is often able to resolve matters - Executive Compensation quickly, effectively and holistically when legal, in a confidential way to ensure privacy and limit - Restructuring congressional, shareholder/investor and public reputational exposure. The firm also frequently - Real Estate relations challenges converge, threatening op- leads fast-moving and sensitive internal investiga- - Sustainability & ESG erations, brand and reputation. The firm advises tions, enabling clients to take informed action - Pro Bono clients on a broad spectrum of legal needs, includ- to mitigate fallout. In situations that are already ing attacks by activist shareholders; preparation public, the team leverages experience with the OFFICES of executives for public testimony, government press and before Congress, inspectors-general, UNITED STATES investigations and congressional interviews; sen- and multiple law enforcement and regulatory NEW YORK sitive cyber and data privacy incidents; scrutiny of agencies. NEW YORK: 1285 Avenue of the Americas, NY corporate transactions; whistleblower allegations; The Paul, Weiss crisis management team is un- 10019-6064 alleged employee or management misconduct paralleled in experience. Several members have Tel: +1 212 373 3000 Fax: +1 212 757 3990 or criminal and regulatory matters; unfavorable held top roles in government, including a former Email: [email protected] media exposure or commentary; crises related to Secretary of Homeland Security; a former U.S. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA environmental, social and governance issues; and Attorney General; a onetime head of communica- WASHINGTON DC: 2001 K Street, NW, catastrophic litigation outcomes. tions to former Sen. Hillary Clinton; a former DC 20006-1047 The firm has safely guided US and non-US top member of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Tel: +1 202 223 7300 Fax: +1 202 223 7420 public and privately held companies, financial office; the architect of the modern Foreign Cor- DELAWARE institutions and asset management firms, boards rupt Practices Act; and former senior officials at WILMINGTON: 500 Delaware Avenue, Suite 200, and management teams through all manner of the White House, the U.S. Department of Justice, DE 19899-0032 crises. Offering a coordinated approach, the firm’s the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Securi- Tel: +1 302 655 4410 Fax: +1 302 655 4420 crisis management team quickly identifies key ties and Exchange Commission, and the New BAY AREA tactical issues and provides practical, commercial York Attorney General’s Office, among others. guidance that minimises legal, financial and repu- The team also includes nationally recognised cor- INTERNATIONAL OFFICES tational risks, focusing both on rapid-response porate and litigation lawyers who are frequently London, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Beijing and Toronto. protective measures in the critical first hours sought out by boards and executives for their deep and longer-term mitigation strategies, including crisis management experience and advice. building resilient compliance systems.

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PRACTICE AREAS REEVEMARK Crisis & Reputation Management www.reevemark.com tel: +1 212 433-4600 Litigation & Regulatory Matters Bankruptcies & Restructurings CEO: Brandy Bergman Governance & Shareholder Activism Number of employees: 16 Corporate Transactions Media & Investor Relations Languages: English OFFICES Overview & History: Reevemark is a New York-based strategic communications firm with unique expertise guiding clients UNITED STATES through complex, value-determinative matters involving litigation, reputation management and crises. NEW YORK: 521 Fifth Avenue, NY 10175 Reevemark is led by five former managing directors of Sard Verbinnen: Brandy Bergman, Hugh Burns, Tel: +1 212 433-4600 Email: [email protected] Paul Caminiti, Delia Cannan and Renée Soto. Four of the Founding Partners are former practicing law- yers, including a prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, corporate attorney and civil litigator. Reevemark has grown to 16 employees, including individuals with backgrounds in law, business and public affairs. For more than 20 years, Reevemark’s founders have helped clients prepare for, navigate and communicate effectively around critical reputational challenges including legal and regulatory matters, complex com- mercial litigation, bankruptcies and restructurings, proxy contests and shareholder activism, M&A and other complex financial transactions, short seller attacks and issues of workplace misconduct. Given their legal backgrounds, Reevemark’s senior team is uniquely positioned to work alongside top legal advisors to help companies communicate across multiple constituencies while simultaneously managing legal and reputational risks. Main Areas of Practice: ■ Fortune 500 financial institution on earnings Crisis & Reputation Management Representative client engagements include: issues and management change From DEI and #MeToo issues to cyberattacks, ■ Urban Air Mobility company Archer in ■ Top professional services firms on legal and financial reporting and personnel issues, patent litigation against Wisk reputational matters Reevemark’s founders have guided clients ■ Tinder founders in their lawsuit against ■ Former New York Attorney General Eric through some of the most high-profile, sensitive Match and IAC Schneiderman and brand-impacting matters over the last two ■ TAL Apparel in its lawsuit against the former decades. Reevemark works closely with clients owners of Brooks Brothers Contact Information and their legal and financial advisors to provide ■ McKinsey & Co around its opioid-related Brandy Bergman strategic counsel that best positions the client in settlement with state AGs [email protected] the media and with investors. The team identi- ■ Brandywine fund manager Friess in proxy Hugh Burns fies the most likely scenarios and develops and fight and shareholder litigation against AMG [email protected] executes a crisis plan to ensure that messages Funds reach all critical stakeholders and executives are ■ Chapter 11 proceedings for Chesapeake Paul Caminiti prepared for the toughest questions. Reevemark Energy, Gulfport Energy, Bristow, Payless, and [email protected] also provides live support to clients, including Fred’s coordinating all internal and external communi- ■ J.R. Simplot in regulatory investigations cations, including media interactions, monitoring regarding improper conduct by a former traditional and social media, gauging sentiment, employee and assessing the potential need to refine or aug- ■ Simon Property Group in $9B merger ment communications. litigation against Taubman Centers ■ Away co-founder Steph Korey around Litigation & Regulatory Matters reputational issues Led by four lawyers, Reevemark’s experience in ■ Hilaria Baldwin around reputational matters bet-the-company litigation matters is unrivalled. ■ Representation of Pollen/JusCollege in Reevemark principals have helped public and connection with a COVID-19 outbreak in private companies, professional service firms, and Texas following a Spring Break trip to Mexico other organizations navigate high-stakes legal ■ Recently-pardoned engineer at center of matters including: Uber/Google self-driving technology fight, ■ Complex commercial litigation, IP Anthony Levandowski around 2019 DOJ trade ■ Civil and criminal investigations and actions secret indictment (SEC, DOJ and State AGs) ■ H.I.G. portfolio company Lionbridge in ■ Employee discrimination, harassment, and litigation against TransPerfect EEOC investigations ■ Kainos Capital in a dispute between its ■ FCPA, antitrust, CFIUS and environmental founders ■ Class actions, MDLs ■ Sorrento on its lawsuit against NantCell, Inc. 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PRACTICE AREAS SARD VERBINNEN & CO (SVC) Crisis & Special Situations www.sardverb.com tel: 212 687 8080 email: [email protected] Corporate Positioning IPOs & SPAC Transactions Co-Founders and Co-CEO’s: George Sard and Paul Verbinnen Mergers & Acquisitions Chairman: George Sard Restructurings & Bankruptcies Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Number of Employees: 250 Litigation Support Languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Arabic, Portuguese, Greek, German, Korean, Mandarin, Public Affairs Cantonese, Farsi Activism, Corporate Governance & Shareholder Engagement Overview & History Environmental, Social & Governance SVC is a recognised leader in strategic communications with over 30 years of experience providing clients Employee & Transformation Communications with advice and services to support reputation and drive long-term value, often in connection with critical issues and transformative events. The firm specialises in high-stakes situations, including crises, litiga- OFFICES tion, large-scale transactions, high-level management changes, proxy contests, data breaches, corporate UNITED STATES transformations, and other sensitive reputational, financial and legal issues. SVC comprises more than 250 CHICAGO communications professionals who bring extensive experience in helping clients navigate a vast array of BOSTON crises and special situations and communicate effectively with all key stakeholders, including journalists, HOUSTON investors, analysts, employees, lawmakers and regulators. SVC also supports clients on an ongoing basis to LOS ANGELES support long-term corporate positioning and communications programs. NEW YORK SAN FRANCISCO Crisis & Special Situations: The Team: WASHINGTON SVC’s crisis and special situations practice pro- Advising clients on crises and other situations vides candid, pragmatic counsel to clients expe- that threaten reputation is a core practice area in INTERNATIONAL OFFICES riencing or anticipating a wide range of crises and which every single leader on SVC’s team excels. CHINA special situations. While not every crisis can be Unlike most of its peers, we bring distinctive, HONG KONG avoided, SVC helps clients ensure that any crisis is substantive expertise and experience to highly- UNITED KINGDOM managed with speed, integrity and accountability specialised situations that require it. The team LONDON to minimise the negative impact. And treated as includes former investment bankers and equity an opportunity to improve company policies and analysts to advise on M&A transactions, share- ment, political campaign and policy experience to operations, strengthen or rebuild brands, and holder activism, proxy contests and other financial provide fully integrated communications counsel invest in more productive relationships with key events. A former bankruptcy attorney leads the in high-stakes policy matters. stakeholders. bankruptcy practice and a former cybersecurity Employee & Transformation Communications: While the firm draws upon its broad base of expe- attorney leads the cyber practice. Former proxy Advising clients on communicating with em- rience advising clients on a wide range of crises, advisors on the team provide strategic counsel ployees has been a staple of SVC’s counsel since SVC provides bespoke counsel and strategies on corporate governance issues and shareholder its founding. But in 2020, SVC launched a new to meet the specific needs of fast-moving crisis engagement and activism. employee and transformation communications situations and to manage perceptions of all major practice dedicated to helping clients commu- stakeholders as a specific crisis evolves. The firm’s Key Differentiating Factors: nicate with and effectively engage this essential role includes strategy development and ongoing Global Platform: SVC has offices in North stakeholder group, which is vital in times of crisis counsel, research and message testing, prepara- America, Asia and Europe, allowing SVC to and post-crisis rebuilding. tion of multi-audience communications and manage crises requiring 24/7 management and Strong Media Relationships: During crises, it engagement strategies, development and execu- response on a global scale and across time zones. is essential to have access to influential voices tion of social media and digital programs, media This is important in complex, multinational to help shape the narrative. SVC’s decades of relations, investor relations, on-site support, and crises with multiple stakeholders and reputational experience and the breadth and depth of SVC’s post-event reputation tracking. ripple effects in regions with diverse cultures and assignments have bred close media contacts at methods of communication. Over the years, SVC’s team has supported clients every mainstream publication, broadcast and navigating a variety of sensitive issues, includ- Fluency with Legal Issues: Most of the crises on cable network, and digital outlet. ing shareholder activism; corporate takeovers; which SVC advises have a strong legal element. Digital Capabilities: SVC’s services are supported bankruptcy; accounting/liquidity issues; product Law firms often refer to the firm into situations, by its dedicated digital communications group recalls; supply chain issues; union/labor issues; and then retain us on behalf of clients to extend comprising skilled digital analytics, social media high-profile executive transitions/departures;attorney-client privilege and work-product confi- and website and graphic design experts. SVC sexual harassment and other employee miscon- dentiality to SVC’s work. Every senior member of leverages this in-house expertise to help clients duct; large-scale layoffs; data breaches and other the SVC team has extensive experience working amplify their messages through integrated digital cyber-incidents; injuries, fatalities and workplace alongside attorneys in a crisis, and many of the and social strategies, target relevant audiences violence; fraud; litigation; and other matters team members are attorneys. online and monitor and respond to potential is- attracting heightened scrutiny from key stake- Public Affairs: To advance SVC’s clients’ goals in sues across channels. holders, including the media, investors, analysts, policy and regulatory matters, our public affairs employees, business partners, lawmakers and group works seamlessly alongside lobbying, regulators. legal and other advisor teams. SVC’s public affairs practice draws upon decades of high-level govern-

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